Rocket Lab · 1 day ago
Senior Ground Software Engineer I - TS/SCI
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Ground Software Engineer I - TS/SCI will develop cutting-edge spacecraft ground software and support various Space Systems missions, ensuring effective ground system development and support for both internal and external customers.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
2-5 years of experience in cloud engineering
Experience in designing, deploying and managing scalable cloud solutions
Experience architecting web-based software applications
Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
Preferred
Full-stack software development experience, including: Backend – Python and/or Golang, Frontend – Typescript and/or Javascript (Angular or React), Database – InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, or equivalent
Experience with Python web experience (FastAPI or equivalent)
Experience with micro-service architectures
Experience leading complete system development efforts with a team
Ability to write clear, well-tested, and well-documented software
Experience supporting satellite, spacecraft, constellation, and/or launch vehicle mission operations
Familiarity with database design and implementation
Experience using Git or other version control systems
Experience with SQL
Experience with ticketing systems like Jira, etc
Experience with Kubernetes orchestration
Experience with Oauth authentication flows
Experience in full-stack and/or web development (NodeJS, Angular, TypeScript, or equivalent)
Experience in the aerospace industry
Experience in CCSDS recommended standards, including Space Packet Protocol and COP-1
CompTIA Security + (Highly recommended for foundational security knowledge)
Experience in implementing disaster recovery plans and backup solutions in the cloud
Ability to optimize cloud costs and manage budgets effectively
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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