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Senior Ground Software Engineer I/II

Rocket LabLittleton, CO
On-site Full-time $120K/yr - $170K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with strong backgrounds in software engineering, particularly in ground systems, spacecraft operations, and mission planning. You should have experience with programming languages such as C++ and Python, as well as familiarity with software development methodologies. A passion for space exploration and a commitment to excellence in software engineering are essential.

About the job

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a pioneering space company providing comprehensive launch services, innovative spacecraft design and manufacturing, payload delivery, satellite components, and more, all aimed at democratizing access to space. The rockets and satellites we engineer and launch facilitate some of the most ambitious and crucial space missions worldwide, aiding scientific exploration, Earth observation, initiatives against climate change, national security, and groundbreaking technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has emerged as the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually, successfully delivering over 230 satellites into orbit. We are also developing Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division designs and manufactures a vast array of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft selected for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we are not just launching rockets; we are shaping the future of space exploration. Our Space Systems team is responsible for building everything from complete spacecraft and precision payloads to the subsystems that enable them to thrive in space, such as solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has supported over 1,700 missions, spanning interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing, and national security initiatives. We have developed spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, collaborating with partners like NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U. S. Space Force. Whether it’s a singular high-performance spacecraft, a constellation, or the vertically integrated components that facilitate their journey to space, our world-class Space Systems team empowers some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.

SENIOR GROUND SOFTWARE ENGINEER I/II

As a Senior Ground Software Engineer I/II at Rocket Lab's Littleton, CO site, you will act as the technical authority for spacecraft ground software across our Space Systems missions. Your role includes defining and evolving the end-to-end ground software solutions that drive our innovative capabilities.

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is at the forefront of the space industry, providing end-to-end solutions for satellite launch and spacecraft manufacturing, while striving to make access to space more affordable and more frequent.

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