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Senior Software Engineer I

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$118K - $156K/yr

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Software Engineer I - MES will collaborate with various teams to develop full-stack ...

Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior Software Engineer I

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services ... SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I Rocket Lab's Optical Systems division solves mission-critical space ...

Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior Software Engineer I

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services ... SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I Rocket Lab's Optical Systems division solves mission-critical space ...

Rocket Lab

Senior Software Engineer I

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$118K - $156K/yr

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Software Engineer I will collaborate with various teams to develop full-stack ...

Rocket Lab

Senior Software Engineer I

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$118K - $156K/yr

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Software Engineer I will collaborate with teams to develop full-stack software ...

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Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
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Does Rocket Lab pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
80% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

At Rocket Lab, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
80% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Rocket Lab?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
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Most people find it easy to get time off.
83% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
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Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
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Do people at Rocket Lab get to take their breaks without interruption?

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50% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
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Most people feel stressed out here.
80% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
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Do people at Rocket Lab recommend working with their team?

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67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
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Do people get enough training when they start at Rocket Lab?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Rocket Lab?

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In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

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67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
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Senior Software Engineer I

Senior Software Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation

Long Beach, CA

$128K - $169K/yr

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Rocket Lab rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 61 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I

At Rocket Lab, operational data drives everything from production acceptance to mission success. The Data Engineering team builds the foundational infrastructure, platforms, and tools that make this possible, providing long-term storage, data management, discovery, and access for data across all verticals. Our platforms enable data processing and automation at scale, while our applications and services provide the visualization and reporting capabilities that engineers rely on throughout the product lifecycle.

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us build and scale the data infrastructure that powers Rocket Lab's operations.

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, you'll design, build, and maintain core data platforms and services that enable engineers across the company to access and work with operational data. You'll collaborate with teams across development, testing, production, and mission operations to build robust, scalable solutions-from data pipelines and storage systems to APIs and processing platforms. Your work will directly impact our ability to validate hardware, execute missions, and improve performance across all Rocket Lab verticals.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

  • Design, build, and deploy tools and services that power operational data access across Rocket Lab
  • Collaborate with engineering teams across multiple verticals and time zones to understand data requirements and deliver scalable infrastructure solutions
  • Develop and maintain apps, services, and platforms that can scale with the business' needs.
  • Build automation and tools that enable engineers to discover, access, and work with operational data efficiently
  • Own services end-to-end-from architecture and development through deployment and production support

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: To thrive in this role, you'll bring strong backend software engineering experience, a solid grasp of data pipelines, and a passion for building scalable, reliable systems. Here's what you'll need:

  • A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in software engineering or a related discipline
  • Expertise in Python development and a deep understanding of backend architecture
  • Experience deploying services at scale, and familiarity with CI/CD and containerization
  • Strong Git skills for version control and collaboration
  • Experience with Kubernetes or similar orchestration tools for managing containerized applications
  • Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs
  • Familiarity with issue tracking tools like Jira or Redmine

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

  • Proficiency with common data analysis libraries/tools (e.g., Pandas, Numpy), and building ETL pipelines
  • Experience in data visualization, data science and numerical analysis techniques
  • Familiarity with agile development practices
  • Database knowledge (SQL)
  • Experience with web and user interface development

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

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