Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer Auckland, New Zealand

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. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defence sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

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 meeting
• 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 API’s
• 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.

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.

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Rocket Lab is required to comply with US export compliance laws & regulations including the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations restrict whom Rocket Lab can share materials with, and whom can receive those materials. This includes hardware, technical data, and defense services.

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