Senior Software Engineer II — Space Systems Simulation

Rocketlab; 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 for the Digital Engineering team. You will help design, develop, and maintain simulation and modeling tools for aerospace systems, including flight and ground software capabilities.

Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment using .NET, Angular, and RESTful APIs to deliver scalable software across Windows and Linux. A strong background in C#/.NET, TypeScript/JavaScript, and relational databases is required, as is U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on simulation, modeling, or aerospace systems.
• Proficiency in C#/.NET and Angular; experience with TypeScript/JavaScript and RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and OOP concepts.
• U.S citizenship is required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain simulation and modeling tools for aerospace systems, including flight and ground software capabilities.
• Design and develop mission-level wargaming tools for space, air, and ground domains.
• Create software for analyzing laser communication constellation networks.
• Develop cross-platform application software using web technologies on Windows and Linux.
• Apply UI/UX best practices to create intuitive interfaces for simulation and configuration tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architectures and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR) and refine system requirements and specs.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure coding standards; optimize performance and scalability.

Skills

C#/.NET

Angular

TypeScript/JavaScript

RESTful APIs

Relational databases

OOP & design patterns

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II for the Digital Engineering team. You will help design, develop, and maintain simulation and modeling tools for aerospace systems, including flight and ground software capabilities.

Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment using .NET, Angular, and RESTful APIs to deliver scalable software across Windows and Linux. A strong background in C#/.NET, TypeScript/JavaScript, and relational databases is required, as is U.S.