Senior Ground Software Engineer I

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Rocket Lab Corporation
Full time
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USA
11/11/2026
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Littleton, CO

Responsibilities

Own major portions of the architecture for web-based spacecraft ground software platforms.
Partner with flight software developers, mission operations personnel, and systems engineers to translate mission needs into scalable ground system designs.
Deploy, configure, and optimize the Rocket Lab Ground Data System for diverse mission profiles.
Establish monitoring, alerting, and reliability frameworks to detect and mitigate issues proactively.
Provide technical direction for mission resilience, system integration, and long-term maintainability.
Advise leadership on ground software strategy, risk areas, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant professional software development experience.
Proven experience architecting web-based software systems at scale.
U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
Preferred experience includes Python, Golang, Rust, TypeScript, Angular, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, and Python web frameworks such as FastAPI.
Preferred qualifications include aerospace ground or mission operations experience, distributed systems and microservice architecture knowledge, database architecture, Kubernetes, Git-based workflows, authentication frameworks, and CCSDS standards.
Preferred experience includes end-to-end testing frameworks, technical leadership in system design and delivery, and clear software design documentation.

Benefits

Base salary range is $114,000–$172,000 USD.
May be eligible for company stock, cash incentives, and discounted stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) options, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
The position is based at Rocket Lab’s site in Littleton, Colorado.
The role may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Salary: $114k - $172k/yr

Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab Corporation pioneers the next generation of spaceflight, delivering reliable, cost‑effective launch services that enable rapid access to orbit for a wide range of customers. By combining innovative engineering with a focus on rapid development and operational excellence, the company ex...

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