Senior MES Software Engineer – Space Systems

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Software Engineer I – MES to design and deliver full‑stack software for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ERP integrations. You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Technicians, and Operations to enhance rocket production efficiency, with a focus on data-driven, scalable software platforms.

You will work on RESTful services, relational databases, and cross-team automation, applying best practices, automated testing, Agile

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack software engineering.
• Strong Git skills for version control and collaboration.
• Proficiency in C#, and TypeScript.
• Operational knowledge of Angular or another front-end framework, .NET or another backend framework, Git, SQL, and HTML/CSS.
• US citizenship is required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate across the full stack, demonstrating expertise in frontend or backend development, database administration, UI/UX design, product ownership, DevOps, Or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
• Develop world-class software using best practices, including automated testing (unit integration, and end-to-end) code reviews, Agile methodologies, and project management tools like Jira.
• Leverage version control systems to manage code, maintain thorough documentation, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Provide user support and ensure seamless integration with related technical systems outside your immediate area of responsibility.
• Solve complex engineering challenges by proposing innovative solutions, sharing insights into technical concepts, and navigating tasks within your technical domain.

Skills

Full-stack software engineering

Git

C#

TypeScript

Angular

SQL

HTML/CSS

.NET or backend framework

Frontend frameworks

Education

Degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Tools

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

REST APIs

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Software Engineer I – MES to design and deliver full‑stack software for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ERP integrations. You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Technicians, and Operations to enhance rocket production efficiency, with a focus on data-driven, scalable software platforms.

You will work on RESTful services, relational databases, and cross-team automation, applying best practices, automated testing, Agile