Senior Software Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

17h • Onsite

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 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.
IT
Rocket Lab’s IT team is responsible for how our global teams access information and run operations across our computer systems, networks, and devices. Our hardworking IT team is a group of flexible problem-solvers working in a fast-paced environment, but who also thrive under the challenge of supporting all our proprietary systems and people, from finance to launch operations.
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I
Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Senior Software Engineer will work across multiple teams in Enterprise Information Systems and Supply Chain to design, build, and maintain browser-based applications that improve the efficiency of Rocket Lab's operations. Built on a .NET and Angular stack with relational databases and REST APIs, these solutions are tightly integrated with Rocket Lab's ERP system. Beyond writing great code, you'll bring technical leadership to the team — driving architecture decisions and collaborating with Business Analysts and stakeholders to turn complex business requirements into robust, scalable software.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (9+ years of total work experience)
• Experience working alongside Business Analysts to define and refine requirements
• Experience integrating with ERP systems
• Technical experience with: C#/.NET TypeScript/JavaScript Angular or other frontend framework (React, Vue, etc.) REST APIs or GraphQL Relational databases Git

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a scrum/agile environment
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
• Network programming (Sockets/WebSockets)
• Node.js/NPM build systems and tooling
• Elasticsearch experience
• Familiarity with procurement or supply chain business processes
• Deep familiarity with a specific ERP platform

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack web applications including database schema, back-end services, front-end interfaces, and ERP integrations
• Build and maintain integrations between web applications and Rocket Lab's ERP system
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and stakeholders to refine and translate enhancement requests and business requirements into technical solutions
• Lead software architecture discussions and approve design decisions
• Review and approve code merge requests, maintaining high standards across the codebase
• Participate in and facilitate Agile/scrum ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Deploy and support operational software, and deliver training to end users
• Manage trade studies and contribute to technical documentation

Benefits

• Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level