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Rocket Lab USA, Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. filed 17 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 17. Median offered salary: $155,000.
Does Rocket Lab USA, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. filed 17 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on May 21, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Green card (PERM) applications at Rocket Lab USA, Inc.: 4 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Systems and Mission Architecture | 3 | $220,000 |
| Senior PLM Administrator - Teamcenter | 2 | $155,000 |
| Manager, Manufacturing Engineering | 2 | $152,523 |
| Senior Development Engineer - Neutron | 2 | $108,800 |
| Director of Space Systems Operations | 2 | $231,000 |
| Senior GNC Engineer – Mission Formulation | 1 | $170,000 |
| Senior Integration & Test Engineer I | 1 | $120,810 |
| Solutions Architect | 1 | $173,400 |
| Senior GNC Engineer II | 1 | $173,400 |
| ERP Team Lead | 1 | $129,667 |
| Satellite Fluid Systems Engineer | 1 | $131,246 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 2 | $220,000 |
| FY2024 | 3 | $155,000 |
| FY2025 | 4 | $152,523 |
| FY2026 | 8 | $152,323 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
- Aerospace Engineers6
- Architectural and Engineering Managers5
- Mechanical Engineers4
- Software Developers2
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Space Systems Operations | $231,000 Level IV | Long Beach, CA | May 21, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Director of Systems and Mission Architecture | $231,132 Level IV | Long Beach, CA | May 21, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Satellite Fluid Systems Engineer | $131,246 Level III | Long Beach, CA | May 21, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Director of Space Systems Operations | $231,000 Level IV | Long Beach, CA | May 21, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| ERP Team Lead | $129,667 Level II | Long Beach, CA | May 6, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Development Engineer - Neutron | $108,800–$136,000 E-3 · Level I | Middle River, MD | Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Development Engineer - Neutron | $108,800–$136,000 E-3 · Level I | Middle River, MD | Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior GNC Engineer II | $173,400 E-3 · Level III | Long Beach, CA | Nov 17, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Solutions Architect | $173,400 E-3 · Level III | Long Beach, CA | Aug 19, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Manager, Manufacturing Engineering | $152,023 Level IV | Long Beach, CA | May 15, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Manager, Manufacturing Engineering | $153,023 Level I | Long Beach, CA | May 15, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Integration & Test Engineer I | $120,810 Level III | Long Beach, CA | May 13, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior GNC Engineer – Mission Formulation | $170,000 E-3 · Level III | Long Beach, CA | Jul 24, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior PLM Administrator - Teamcenter | $155,000 Level III | Long Beach, CA | Mar 8, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior PLM Administrator - Teamcenter | $155,000 Level IV | Long Beach, CA | Mar 8, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | Certified |
| Director of Systems and Mission Architecture | $220,000 Level IV | Long Beach, CA | Jul 28, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Director of Systems and Mission Architecture | $220,000 Level IV | Long Beach, CA | Jul 26, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).