Software Engineer II - MES
About The Role
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
SPACE SYSTEMS
At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER II - MES
Based at Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, NM, the Software Engineer II – MES will collaborate with teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Technicians, and Operations to develop full-stack software solutions that are used to improve the efficiency of critical Rocket Lab operations. This role focuses on the in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform, as well as tools that integrate with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and related products.
Work on applications that utilize relational databases and REST APIs within service-oriented architecture, ensuring seamless upstream and downstream interactions
Design and develop database schemas, back-end and front-end web applications, user interfaces, and machine-to-machine services
Write software and unit tests, maintain documentation, and review and approve source code merge requests
Apply engineering concepts and theories to solve challenges, execute provided solutions, and navigate daily tasks within your technical system
Create, review, and approve technical documents relevant to your expertise, while supporting peers and cross-functional teams
Independently plan and execute tasks, ensuring priorities are understood
Collaborate with other teams and support tasks or projects as needed, ensuring alignment with leadership and team goals
Lead demonstrations of software products, deliver training, and deploy and support operational software systems
Qualifications
A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other technical discipline
2+ years of professional software development experience
Proficiency in statically typed programming languages (e.g., C#)
Experience with modern TypeScript frameworks (e.g., Angular)
Strong knowledge of relational databases and REST APIs
Would Be Nice To Have
Experience with manufacturing and aerospace industries
Familiarity with AWS and other cloud providers
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of Elasticsearch