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Rocket Lab Corporation

Software Engineer II

Long Beach, CAFrom $128kmidAdded today

About this role

Rocket Lab seeks a Software Engineer II to develop and maintain mission-critical operations software for rocket launches and spacecraft operations. You'll build telemetry systems, user-facing command interfaces, and backend data processing tools supporting Electron, Neutron, and Photon platforms.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain user-facing software for rocket launches and on-orbit spacecraft operations
  • Build and maintain systems to ingest, process, and store telemetry data
  • Perform independent engineering work with potential product ownership responsibilities
  • Create documentation for software operations and deployment
  • Coordinate with stakeholders across Operations Software and Terrestrial Software teams

What they're looking for

  • Golang development
  • C# and Angular development
  • User interface development
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD systems
  • Telemetry data processing
  • Software architecture and design
  • Technical documentation

Benefits

  • Top-tier medical HMO and PPO plans with 100% company-sponsored HSA option
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave annually
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Onsite gym, subsidized EV charging, employee stock purchase plan
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Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab builds spacecraft and satellites that it launches on its own rockets, developing the avionics, flight software, and ground systems needed to operate these vehicles in orbit. The company is hiring software engineers, test automation specialists, and spacecraft operations engineers to develop embedded flight software, design testing systems, and manage satellite fleet health across commercial and government missions.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with Golang development and how you've applied it in production systems
  • Tell us about a telemetry or data ingestion system you've built—what were the key challenges?
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