Rocket Lab is looking to solve the problem of developing cutting-edge spacecraft ground software for various Space Systems missions, and providing ground system development and support for internal and external customers.
Requirements
- 2+ years of relevant work experience developing software
- 2+ years of relevant work experience developing in Python
- Experience architecting web-based software applications
- Experience with AWS
- Full-stack software development experience, including: Backend – Python and/or Golang, Frontend – Typescript and/or Javascript (Angular or React), Database – InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, or equivalent
- Experience with Python web experience (FastAPI or equivalent)
- Experience with micro-service architectures
Responsibilities
- Develop and evolve web-based software architecture for spacecraft operations
- Work closely with flight software developers, operations personnel, and systems engineers to understand requirements and functional needs
- Deploy and configure the Rocket Lab Ground Data System
- Establish monitoring and alerting to detect system degradation and outages
- Identify ground systems issues and provide technical insight for resolution
- Support the Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors
- Develop cutting-edge spacecraft ground software for our various Space Systems missions
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
- Active DoD U.S. Government Secret security clearance or, ability to obtain and maintain one
- Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
- Must be physically able to commute to buildings
