Senior Software Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

7h•$132,000 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer I - MES will be based at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, California, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Technicians, and Operations teams. The role develops full-stack software solutions to improve the efficiency of Rocket Lab operations, with a focus on the in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES), tools integrating with the ERP system, and related products. These applications rely heavily on relational databases and REST APIs within a service-oriented architecture.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another technical discipline.
At least 5 years of professional experience in full-stack software engineering.
Strong Git skills for version control and collaboration.
Proficiency in C# and TypeScript.
Operational knowledge of Angular or another front-end 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 collaborate in a team environment.
Experience in aerospace domains such as Launch Operations, ERP, QMS, and PLM.

Responsibilities

Work across the full stack, applying expertise in areas such as frontend or backend development, database administration, UI/UX design, product ownership, DevOps, or 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 to manage code, 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.