Lead, Space Operations Software

Rocket Lab Corporation; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Auckland, NZ is seeking a Lead, Operations Software to architect, develop, and support software systems that configure, command, and monitor launch vehicles and spacecraft. You will lead a team of up to eight engineers, set technical direction, and ensure delivery aligns with business priorities.

This role requires 5+ years in software engineering and a Bachelor's degree, with experience in Go, C#, or C++, and tools like Git and Jira.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience and a relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Git.
• Experience with Jira or similar issue trackers.
• Proficiency in a statically typed language (Go, C#, or C++).

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, implementation, and maintenance of software to support testing and mission operations for launch vehicles and spacecraft.
• Provide vision, leadership, technical direction, and project coordination to a high-performing software team.
• Take ownership of your team’s contributions, focusing on the right business priorities and managing technical and schedule risks.
• Actively engage with business stakeholders to define, collect, and review requirements, and manage deliverables.

Skills

Go

C#

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Auckland, NZ is seeking a Lead, Operations Software to architect, develop, and support software systems that configure, command, and monitor launch vehicles and spacecraft. You will lead a team of up to eight engineers, set technical direction, and ensure delivery aligns with business priorities.

This role requires 5+ years in software engineering and a Bachelor's degree, with experience in Go, C#, or C++, and tools like Git and Jira.