Rocket Lab · 1 day ago
Senior IT Engineer I
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior IT Engineer will be responsible for the implementation and operation of IT systems related to Space Systems, ensuring a reliable IT infrastructure that supports engineering and operations teams.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Rocket Lab Engineers and Space Ops Personnel to develop and deliver our world class Space System capabilities, via the deployment and management of highly reliable and scalable infrastructure and supporting software
Architect, implement, optimize, and support our AWS Cloud, Kubernetes, and Linux Space Systems environments
Architect, implement, optimize, and support Space Systems network infrastructure (switches, routers, APs) and ensure robust connectivity
Drive and deliver cross-functional IT projects from planning to execution
Carry out upgrades and maintenance with a focus on continuous improvement to provide a reliable and secure infrastructure
Assist with the deployment of Space System infrastructure and new customer satellite commissioning projects
Provide Space Systems Operations support and be a key part of the action when we send missions to space
Work with the ground software team to design, develop and improve our DevOps engineering
Work with cross-functional teams to integrate continuous build and testing into a broader CI/CT/CD framework
Work closely with software developers, operations personnel, and systems engineers to understand deployment requirements and functional needs
Mentor the team, improve documentation, and ensure high standards of security & compliance (NIST 800-171, PSR)
Qualification
Required
5+ year of experience in IT and a bachelor's degree OR equivalent years of experience (9 years of total experience)
3+ of those years of experience in a platform focused technology role
Proven experience in designing, deploying, and administering AWS Enterprise Environments
Proven experience in designing, deploying, and administering bare metal Linux Enterprise Environments with a strong focus on Debian and Ubuntu
Proven experience in designing, deploying, and administering Enterprise Kubernetes clusters
Proven experience in designing, deploying, and administering production-grade Networks
Mastery of scripting, automation, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Git, Ansible, Terraform)
Deep knowledge of cloud-native stacks like LAMP, NGINX, Squid, and container orchestration tools
Familiarity with security frameworks: NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, and best practices in risk mitigation
Preferred
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
Strong experience with Environment Monitoring
Strong experience with Ansible
Strong experience with Docker
Strong experience with GitLab
Strong experience with Helm
Strong experience with Grafana/Influx/Prometheus
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
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