Rocket Lab USA-posted 4 months ago
$180,000 - $245,000/Yr
Senior
Littleton, CO
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

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. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

  • Own major parts of architecture and evolve Rocket Lab's web-based ground software platforms for spacecraft operations.
  • Partner with flight software developers, mission operations personnel, and systems engineers to translate mission needs into scalable ground system designs.
  • Deploy, configure, and optimize the Rocket Lab Ground Data System for diverse mission profiles.
  • Establish robust monitoring, alerting, and reliability frameworks to proactively detect and mitigate issues.
  • Provide technical direction and architectural guidance to ensure mission resilience, system integration, and long-term maintainability.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on ground software strategy, risk areas, and emerging technologies.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline.
  • 12+ years of relevant work experience in professional software development.
  • Proven track record architecting web-based software systems at scale.
  • Strong systems-level thinking, with ability to balance technical trade-offs across performance, security, and maintainability.
  • Full-stack development experience, including: Backend - Python, Golang, and/or Rust; Frontend - Typescript and Angular; Database - InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, or equivalent.
  • Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks like Playwright.
  • Aerospace background supporting satellite, spacecraft, constellation, or launch vehicle ground/mission operations.
  • Experience designing with Python web frameworks (FastAPI or equivalent).
  • Deep knowledge of microservice architectures and distributed systems.
  • Demonstrated leadership in end-to-end system design and delivery with engineering teams.
  • Ability to produce clear, well-structured, and well-documented software designs.
  • Familiarity with database architecture, schema design, and optimization.
  • Expertise in Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes orchestration.
  • Understanding of modern authentication/authorization frameworks (OAuth, etc.).
  • Knowledge of CCSDS standards, including Space Packet Protocol, COP-1, and CFD.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Company stock or cash incentives.
  • Discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program.
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