Software engineer - operational data

About The Role

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER I/II

Data Engineering is a Software Engineering team whose mission is to facilitate applying data-driven and automated approaches to company operations, manufacturing, and R&D, sitting between data collection and data exploitation, building services and tools. enable them to extract value from data.

As a Software Engineer I/II based at our headquarters in Long Beach, CA, you will provide technical skills on the back end, with APIs, services, and with data visualization applications, data processing, databases, and data pipelines.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams across time zones to develop and deploy core Operational Data services, as well as work closely with engineers and stakeholders across the company to understand requirements and functional needs.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Develop packages, services, and applications to support data processes.
• Develop and maintain company-wide data systems.
• Maintain and continuously improve existing software and tooling.
• Develop well tested and documented software products.
• Collaborate on the review and approval process for merge requests.
• Develop and review software requirements.
• Develop software architecture designs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders
• Demonstrate software to stakeholders
• Deploy and support operational software
• Train and support software product users

You’ll Bring These Qualifications Software Engineer i

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering or equivalent discipline with 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience within a software engineering related discipline.
• Python development.
• Deploying services at scale.
• CI/CD and containerization.
• Common data analysis libraries/tools such as Pandas/Numpy, ETL pipelines, SQL.
• REST APIs and service development.
• Jira, Redmine, or other issue tracker.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications Software Engineer Ii

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering or equivalent discipline with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience within a software engineering related discipline.
• Python development.
• Deploying services at scale.
• CI/CD and containerization.
• Common data analysis libraries/tools such as Pandas/Numpy, ETL pipelines, SQL.
• REST APIs and service development.
• Jira, Redmine, or other issue tracker.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• Data visualization
• Data science and numerical analysis techniques
• Experience with agile development practices
• Database knowledge
• Web Application Development
• User Interface Development

Additional Requirements

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• 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.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Base Pay Range (CA Only)

$108,000—$162,000 USD

What To Expect

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important Information

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [email protected] dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.