Rocket Lab is looking to solve the problem of developing cutting-edge spacecraft ground software for their various Space Systems missions, and providing ground system development and support for internal and external customers.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant work experience developing software
- 5+ years of relevant work experience developing in Python
- Experience architecting web-based software applications
- 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
Other
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
- Must be physically able to commute to buildings
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
