Senior Software Engineer II — Space Systems Simulation

Socket.dev; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to help develop next-generation simulation and modeling tools that support aerospace systems, including flight and ground software.

You'll work on scalable architectures, RESTful APIs, and UI/UX, with a stack of .NET, Angular, and relational databases, collaborating across cross-functional teams through all phases of development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ 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 (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 (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

TypeScript/JavaScript

RESTful APIs

Relational databases

OO/Design patterns

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to help develop next-generation simulation and modeling tools that support aerospace systems, including flight and ground software.

You'll work on scalable architectures, RESTful APIs, and UI/UX, with a stack of .NET, Angular, and relational databases, collaborating across cross-functional teams through all phases of development.