Senior Software Engineer: Operational Data

Rocket Lab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is on a mission to redefine space access through advanced rocket technology. They are seeking a seasoned software engineer to join their Operational Data team, where your expertise will help transform vast amounts of data into actionable insights. This role promises a dynamic environment where you will work on cutting-edge software development for next-generation rockets, contributing to the future of space exploration. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering disciplines.
• Strong background in C# and Python development.

Responsibilities

• Transform data into meaningful insights for rocket development.
• Develop and maintain software applications for data analysis.

Skills

C#

Python Development

Git

Windows Application Development

Database Application Development

Networked application development

Scrum

.NET Linux Application Development

User Interface Development

Big Data System Development

Education

Tertiary Diploma, Certificate or degree in Software Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Redmine

Jira

Bugzilla

Mantis

Job description

Rocket Lab’s mission is to revolutionize the way we access space. We develop and launch advanced rockets to put small payloads into orbit more frequently, at a fraction of the cost of cumbersome traditional launch services. We are ushering in a new era of unprecedented access to space. Small satellites have a crucial role to play in improving understanding of our planet and humanity’s impact on it.

The Electron Launch Vehicle is a fly-by-wire system and generates a large quantity of real-time data throughout its production, testing, and launch life-cycle. This data tells a story and lets Rocket Lab engineers and key stakeholders know how we are performing and provides evidence for continuous improvement.

The Operational Data software team transforms data to meaning, providing a bespoke data analysis framework customized to support development of the next generation of rockets. There's no limit to the ambition we have to create smart, data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary Diploma, Certificate or degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or demonstrated equivalent level of knowledge.
• Minimum of 6 years experience within a software engineering related discipline.
• Git.
• Experience with one of: Redmine, Jira, Bugzilla, Mantis, or other issue tracker.
• C#, Python Development.
• Windows Application Development.
• Database Application Development.
• Networked application development.

Desirable:

• Scrum.
• .NET Linux Application Development.
• User Interface Development.
• Big Data System Development.