Lead Space Operations Software Engineer (Stock Options)

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Employee discounts on company merch

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Lead, Operations Software to architect, develop, and support software for launch vehicles (Electron, Neutron), spacecraft, and ground systems. This onsite role at CA/NZ facilities involves coordinating a team of engineers to ensure tools are fit for purpose and intuitive to use.

You will guide software architecture, backlogs, and agile practices while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-priority results and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with Git.
• Experience with Jira or other issue tracking systems.
• Proficiency in a statically typed language such as Go, C#, or C++.
• Experience in user interface development.

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.
• Develop and refine software architecture designs and product backlog items.
• Facilitate and participate in agile software development practices, including code reviews and the development of code review standards.
• Create documentation for developers and end-users on software products.
• Demonstrate innovation in technical fields, keeping Rocket Lab at the leading edge of technology.
• Coach and mentor team members in best practices for technical systems and project planning.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement within the team.
• Ensure health and safety policies and standard operating procedures are followed, including correct PPE usage and prompt reporting of incidents or near misses.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Git

Jira

Go

C#

C++

UI development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Linux containers

Kubernetes

CI/CD systems

Typescript

Cloud applications

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Lead, Operations Software to architect, develop, and support software for launch vehicles (Electron, Neutron), spacecraft, and ground systems. This onsite role at CA/NZ facilities involves coordinating a team of engineers to ensure tools are fit for purpose and intuitive to use.

You will guide software architecture, backlogs, and agile practices while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-priority results and maintain safety standards.