Job Summary:
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design and manufacturing. The Senior Ground Software Engineer I will develop spacecraft ground software for various Space Systems missions and provide development and support for internal and external customers.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and evolve web-based software architecture for spacecraft operations
• Work closely with flight software developers, operations personnel, and systems engineers to understand requirements and functional needs
• Deploy and configure the Rocket Lab Ground Data System
• Establish monitoring and alerting to detect system degradation and outages
• Identify ground systems issues and provide technical insight for resolution
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• 5+ years of relevant work experience developing software
• 5+ years of relevant work experience developing in Python
• 2-5 years of experience in cloud engineering
• Experience in designing, deploying and managing scalable cloud solutions
• Experience architecting web-based software applications
• Active Secret Clearance
Preferred:
• Full-stack software development experience, including: Backend – Python and/or Golang, Frontend – Typescript and/or Javascript (Angular or React), Database – InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, or equivalent
• Experience with Python web experience (FastAPI or equivalent)
• Experience with micro-service architectures
• Experience leading complete system development efforts with a team
• Ability to write clear, well-tested, and well-documented software
• Experience supporting satellite, spacecraft, constellation, and/or launch vehicle mission operations
• Familiarity with database design and implementation
• Experience using Git or other version control systems
• Experience with SQL
• Experience with ticketing systems like Jira, etc.
• Experience with Kubernetes orchestration
• Experience with Oauth authentication flows
• Experience in full-stack and/or web development (NodeJS, Angular, TypeScript, or equivalent)
• Experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience in CCSDS recommended standards, including Space Packet Protocol and COP-1
• CompTIA Security + (Highly recommended for foundational security knowledge)
• Experience in implementing disaster recovery plans and backup solutions in the cloud
• Ability to optimize cloud costs and manage budgets effectively
Company:
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Long Beach, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.