Senior Software Engineer, Aerospace Simulation

InvestedintheMission; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to join the Digital Engineering team. You will help develop next‑generation simulation and modeling tools for aerospace systems, including flight and ground software, with a focus on scalable architectures and user‑friendly interfaces.

You'll collaborate across requirements, design, coding, testing, and deployment, using .NET, Angular, and RESTful APIs.

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 similar frontend frameworks like React or Vue)
• Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript and building RESTful APIs
• Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., 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

Skills

C#/.NET

Angular

RESTful APIs

TypeScript/JavaScript

Relational databases

OO design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's or PhD (nice to have)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

WebSockets

Job description

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to join the Digital Engineering team. You will help develop next‑generation simulation and modeling tools for aerospace systems, including flight and ground software, with a focus on scalable architectures and user‑friendly interfaces.

You'll collaborate across requirements, design, coding, testing, and deployment, using .NET, Angular, and RESTful APIs.