Software Engineer I/II - Spacecraft Operations

Senior Software Engineer – Spacecraft Ground Operations

As a Senior Software Engineer – Spacecraft Operations at Rocket Lab, you will develop critical ground software for spacecraft ranging from LEO to interplanetary missions.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission-critical operations software for spacecraft command and data handling, automation, and visualization across LEO, re-entry, interplanetary, and proximity operations missions.
• Build full-stack web applications, including database schema design, back-end services, front-end interfaces, and machine-to-machine communications for spacecraft operations.
• Support live spacecraft operations by providing on-call technical expertise during critical mission phases and participating in ground-based test campaigns.
• Architect scalable software solutions by designing and evolving versatile ground software systems that adapt to diverse and complex mission requirements.
• Lead tec...