Leader, Space Launch Operations Software

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Company stock in total compensation

Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, HDHP

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

50% merchandise discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Lead, Operations Software to architect and run software for launch vehicle and spacecraft operations. You will guide a team, balance priorities, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust, intuitive tools for mission success.

The role requires 5+ years in software engineering, Git/Jira proficiency, and Go/C#/C++. Base pay spans $141,800–$180,000 with stock and strong benefits in a dynamic space company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Experience with Git and issue-tracking tools like Jira.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, implementation, and maintenance of software for testing and mission operations for launch vehicles and spacecraft.
• Provide vision, leadership, and technical direction to a high-performing software team.
• Take ownership of team contributions and manage priorities and risks.
• Engage with stakeholders to define and refine requirements and deliverables.
• Develop and refine software architecture designs and backlog items.

Skills

5+ years experience

Git

Jira

Go/C#/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering / CS / EE or equivalent

Tools

Git

Jira

Go

C#

C++

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Lead, Operations Software to architect and run software for launch vehicle and spacecraft operations. You will guide a team, balance priorities, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust, intuitive tools for mission success.

The role requires 5+ years in software engineering, Git/Jira proficiency, and Go/C#/C++. Base pay spans $141,800–$180,000 with stock and strong benefits in a dynamic space company.