Senior Aerospace Software Engineer – Simulation & Tools

Rocket Lab

Littleton (CO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 165,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I/II in Digital Engineering at the Littleton, CO site to develop next-generation simulation and modeling tools for aerospace systems, including flight and ground software capabilities. You will work across requirements, design, coding, testing, and deployment, contributing to scalable architectures and RESTful services.

The role uses .NET, Angular, and relational databases, with a focus on high-quality, scalable software. U.S.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on simulation, modeling, or aerospace systems.
Proficiency in C#/.NET and Angular (or React/Vue).
Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript and building RESTful APIs.
Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL, SQL Server, SQLite).
Solid grasp of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain simulation and modeling tools that support aerospace systems, including flight and ground software capabilities.
Design and develop mission-level wargaming tools encompassing space, air, and ground domains.
Design products for analyzing laser communication constellation networks.
Develop application software based on web technologies that runs across multiple operating systems, including Windows and Linux.
Apply UI/UX best practices to create streamlined, intuitive user interfaces for simulation and configuration tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, define system architectures, and deliver high-quality solutions.
Participate in design reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR) and contribute to the refinement of system requirements and technical specifications.
Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to company coding standards and best practices.
Optimize software performance and scalability for large-scale simulations and data processing.