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Rocket Lab · 3 weeks ago

Ground Software Engineer II/ Senior Ground Software Engineer I

Littleton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $160K/yr

2+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Ground Software Engineer II/ Senior Ground Software Engineer I will develop spacecraft ground software and provide system development support for various Space Systems missions.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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

PythonAWSWeb-based software architectureFull-stack developmentMicro-service architecturesGitSQLKubernetesJiraOAuthAerospace industry experienceClear documentationTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline

2+ years of relevant work experience developing software

2+ years of relevant work experience developing in Python

Experience architecting web-based software applications

Experience with AWS

U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements

Active DoD U.S. Government Secret security clearance or, ability to obtain and maintain one

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

Experience with AWS

U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements

Active DoD U.S. Government Secret security clearance or, ability to obtain and maintain one

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)