Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems.
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 provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world.
Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future.
Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.
Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!
Rocket Lab's Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab:
from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more.
Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to support the development of Photon, with an emphasis on operations software.
In this role, you will be working to develop our Space Operations Software that is responsible for commanding and data handling for all of Photon's operations in space.
This role will involve developing software to work with cloud technologies, mission & ground software, customer APIs, and large databases.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO
Develop software for the operation of space systems and associated ground infrastructure (such as ground stations, mission control, etc)
Develop and evolve ground-based software architecture for spacecraft operations
Work closely with flight software developers, operations personnel, and systems engineers to understand requirements and functional needs
Develop software and unit tests according to bug-fix and feature requests
Develop documentation for operation of software products
Participate in review of source code merge requests
Facilitate software architecture meetings
Facilitate scrum activities (e.g.
stand-up, retrospectives, sprint planning)
Assist in prioritization of product backlog items
Manage scrum activity information (e.g.
velocity, retro minutes)
Coach others in problem solution effectiveness
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

Tertiary qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar
Minimum of 5 years professional experience within a relevant discipline
Excellent problem-solving skills
Team player with a positive attitude
Technical experience
REST APIs
NodeJS
Angular or other Frontend framework (React, Vue, etc)
Git
Python
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Experience with docker/kubernetes
Network programming (Sockets/WebSockets)
Nodejs/NPM related build systems and tooling
Elasticsearch experience
WHAT TO EXPECT
We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.
It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.
Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace.
We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.
We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S.
Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S.
citizen, lawful U.S.
permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.
as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Department of State and/or the U.S.
Department of Commerce, as applicable.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at ***.
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Only messages left for this purpose will be considered.
A response to your request may take up to two business days.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.
These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.
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