Senior Software Engineer I
About The Position
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. Its Space Systems team develops spacecraft, payloads, and components for commercial, exploration, and national security missions. The Senior Software Engineer I – MES is based at Rocket Lab’s headquarters in Long Beach, California, and works with Engineering, Manufacturing, Technicians, and Operations to develop full-stack software that improves the efficiency of critical company operations. The role focuses on Rocket Lab’s in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES), as well as tools that integrate with the ERP system and related products. These applications rely extensively on relational databases and REST APIs in a service-oriented architecture. The engineer may contribute across frontend and backend development, database administration, UI/UX design, product ownership, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering.
Requirements
- A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of professional full-stack software engineering experience.
- Strong Git skills for version control and collaboration.
- Proficiency in C# and TypeScript.
- Operational knowledge of Angular or another frontend framework, .NET or another backend framework, Git, SQL, and HTML/CSS.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, and Elasticsearch.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience in aerospace domains such as Launch Operations, ERP, QMS, and PLM.
Responsibilities
- Develop full-stack software solutions that improve the efficiency of Rocket Lab operations, including the in-house MES platform and tools integrated with ERP and related products.
- Work across areas such as frontend and backend development, database administration, UI/UX design, product ownership, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering.
- Develop software using best practices, including automated unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, code reviews, Agile methodologies, and project management tools such as Jira.
- Use version control systems such as Git, maintain thorough documentation, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
- Provide user support and ensure seamless integration with related technical systems outside the immediate area of responsibility.
- Solve complex engineering challenges by proposing innovative solutions, sharing technical insights, and navigating tasks within the relevant technical domain.
Benefits
- Company stock as part of total compensation.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a company HSA 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 the company merchandise store.
- Other employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
