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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing and aerospace industries
• Familiarity with AWS and other cloud providers
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch

Skills

• Experience with manufacturing and aerospace industries
• Familiarity with AWS and other cloud providers
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Pay

• $85,000 - $100,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time