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.

The 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. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions

SOFTWARE ENGINEER II - MES

• 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
• 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

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

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.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base pay range (CA only): $108,000 - $135,000 USD

Important information:

• FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.
• FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:
  • For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

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