Senior Ground Software DevOps Engineer I

Rocket Lab CorporationLittleton, CO
117d$120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree
  • 5+ years of experience in software development, specializing in devops
  • Strong experience with Linux
  • Strong experience with Kubernetes
  • Strong experience with Docker
  • Strong experience writing Python or another programming language (Go and/or Rust)
  • Strong experience writing maintainable automation scripts
  • Experience working with large distributed web applications
  • Experience with Helm
  • Experience with Git

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with ArgoCD
  • Experience writing GitLab pipelines
  • Experience with Jira
  • Experience with Bazel or Pants
  • Experience with Playwright
  • Experience with a code quality tool like SonarQube

Responsibilities

  • Work with the ground software team to design, develop and improve our devops engineering
  • Work with cross-functional teams to integrate continuous build and testing into a broader CI/CT/CD framework
  • Work closely with software developers, operations personnel, and systems engineers to understand deployment requirements and functional needs

Benefits

  • 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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