Senior Ground Software Engineer I - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

19h•$132,000 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Ground Software Engineer I based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, CA, 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 in Python
2-5 years of experience in cloud engineering
Experience in designing, deploying and managing scalable cloud solutions
Experience architecting web-based software applications
Active Secret Clearance

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 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
CompTIA Security + (Highly recommended for foundational security knowledge)
Experience in implementing disaster recovery plans and backup solutions in the cloud
Ability to optimize cloud costs and manage budgets effectively

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

Company stock
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
Medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
Dental and vision coverage
Paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Subsidized EV charging
Onsite fitness centers (where available)
Discounted gym memberships
Complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
Variety of other employee discounts