Junior Space Systems Software Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking software developers to join the Production Automation team. You will collaborate with avionics and manufacturing engineers to develop, improve, and support software applications used to functionally test spacecraft components and systems for Electron, Neutron, and other programs.

The role emphasizes a willingness to learn new tech stacks, comfort with Linux, and interest in embedded systems and basic electronics.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Diploma, Certificate or degree in Software-/Electrical-/Mechatronics-Engineering, Computer Science or demonstrated equivalent level of knowledge
• Experience with Python, C++ or similar
• Comfortable working in a Linux development environment
• Interest in embedded systems
• Experience/Interest in basic electronics

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with avionics and manufacturing engineers to develop, improve and support software applications for functional testing of spacecraft components and systems.
• Help evaluate test result data and participate in test rig bring-up and maintenance.
• Contribute to a fast-paced development environment with a focus on reliability and quality.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Embedded systems

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking software developers to join the Production Automation team. You will collaborate with avionics and manufacturing engineers to develop, improve, and support software applications used to functionally test spacecraft components and systems for Electron, Neutron, and other programs.

The role emphasizes a willingness to learn new tech stacks, comfort with Linux, and interest in embedded systems and basic electronics.