Senior Ground Software Engineer

2 days ago


Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time
About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a pioneering leader in launch and space systems, driving innovation and progress in the industry. Our mission is to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, and we're committed to making that vision a reality.

Space Systems Team

The Space Systems team at Rocket Lab is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge space systems, including satellites and satellite components. Our team of engineers, technicians, and designers work together to create innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers.

Senior Ground Software Engineer Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Ground Software Engineer to join our team in Long Beach, CA. As a key member of our Space Systems team, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining the ground software systems that support our space missions. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring the success of our missions and the delivery of high-quality space systems.

Key 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
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience developing software
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience developing in Python
  • Experience architecting web-based software applications
Preferred Qualifications
  • Full-stack software development experience, including backend, frontend, and database development
  • Experience with Python web frameworks, such as FastAPI
  • Experience with micro-service architectures
  • Ability to lead complete system development efforts with a team
  • Experience supporting satellite, spacecraft, constellation, and/or launch vehicle mission operations
Additional Requirements

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.



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