Senior Ground Software Engineer I - TS/SCI

Rocket Lab Corporation • Littleton, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Ground Software Engineer I based at Rocket Lab’s site in Littleton, CO, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge spacecraft ground software for our various Space Systems missions, and for providing ground system development and support for internal and external customers. You will support the Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• 5+ years of relevant work experience developing software
• 5+ years of relevant work experience developing in Python
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Experience architecting web-based software applications

Nice To Haves

• Full-stack software development experience, including:
• Backend – Python and/or Golang
• Frontend – Typescript and/or Javascript (Angular or React)
• Database – InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, or equivalent
• Experience with Python web experience (FastAPI or equivalent)
• Experience with micro-service architectures
• Experience leading complete system development efforts with a team
• Ability to write clear, well-tested, and well-documented software
• Experience supporting satellite, spacecraft, constellation, and/or launch vehicle mission operations
• Familiarity with database design and implementation
• Experience using Git or other version control systems
• Experience with SQL
• Experience with ticketing systems like Jira, etc.
• Experience with Kubernetes orchestration
• Experience with Oauth authentication flows
• Experience in full-stack and/or web development (NodeJS, Angular, TypeScript, or equivalent)
• Experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience in CCSDS recommended standards, including Space Packet Protocol and COP-1

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve web-based software architecture for spacecraft operations
• Work closely with flight software developers, operations personnel, and systems engineers to understand requirements and functional needs
• Deploy and configure the Rocket Lab Ground Data System
• Establish monitoring and alerting to detect system degradation and outages
• Identify ground systems issues and provide technical insight for resolution

Benefits

• Base salary is only one part of Rocket Lab’s compensation package for this role.
• You may be eligible for company stock, or cash incentives, and can purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees