About the Job
Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our e...
While other companies talk about it, we do it!
Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star tracker...
Key Responsibilities
Develop mission-critical operations software for spacecraft command and data handling, automation, and visualization across LEO, re-entry, interplanetary, and proximity operations missions
Build full-stack web applications including database schema design, back-end services, front-end interfaces, and machine-to-machine communications for spacecraft operations
Support live spacecraft operations by providing on-call technical expertise during critical mission phases and participating in ground-based test campaigns
Architect scalable software solutions by designing and evolving versatile ground software systems that can adapt to diverse and complex mission requirements
Lead technical initiatives including facilitating scrum activities, conducting code reviews, approving software architectures, and mentoring junior engineers on best practices
Required Skills & Abilities
Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline, plus minimum 5 years of professional experience
Full-stack development expertise with proficiency in Python for async backend development and TypeScript with modern frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue) for frontend applications
Database and infrastructure knowledge including RDBMS design and SQL, containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud provider experience, and Linux proficiency for development and production environments
Testing and quality focus as a proponent of unit, integration, and end-to-end testing methodologies with experience implementing comprehensive test coverage
Collaborative leadership skills with experience in Agile scrum methodologies, ability to lead technical meetings, and a positive team-player attitude that fosters cross-functional collaboration
Distributed systems experience with third-party integrations including metrics collection, message brokers, and time series databases (e.g., InfluxDB)
DevOps proficiency with understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience creating clean REST APIs for system integration
Network programming skills including experience with TCP, WebSockets, and real-time communication protocols
Aerospace industry background with experience in satellite operations, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and mission design documentation
Advanced system design experience in building highly available, fault-tolerant systems that support critical space mission operations
Qualifications
Experience:
5 years experience
