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Senior Ground Software Engineer I - TS/SCI

Rocket LabLong Beach, CA
On-site Full-time $140K/yr - $175K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, candidates should possess a strong background in ground software engineering, with a focus on spacecraft systems. Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java is essential. Additional qualifications include:Experience with spacecraft command and control systemsFamiliarity with real-time operating systemsAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

About the job

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a pioneering end-to-end space company that offers responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. Our mission is to democratize access to space, enabling groundbreaking scientific exploration, Earth observation, and initiatives addressing climate change and national security.

Our Electron rocket has rapidly become the second most frequently launched rocket in the U. S., successfully delivering over 230 satellites to orbit. We are also developing Neutron, our new medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle aimed at supporting larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division is at the forefront of designing and building a wide array of satellites and their components, including spacecraft selected for NASA's missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as components utilized on the James Webb Space Telescope.

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we are not merely launching rockets; we are building the future of space. Our Space Systems team is responsible for creating everything from complete spacecraft and precision payloads to the essential components that ensure their success in space, including solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

This team has facilitated over 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration and in-space manufacturing to national security and defense projects. Collaborating with esteemed partners like NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U. S. Space Force, our team develops high-performance spacecraft, constellations, and vertically integrated components that propel these ambitious missions.

SENIOR GROUND SOFTWARE ENGINEER I - TS/SCI

As a Senior Ground Software Engineer I - TS/SCI at Rocket Lab's Long Beach, CA site, you will be instrumental in crafting innovative spacecraft ground software for our diverse Space Systems missions. Your contributions will play a vital role in advancing our operational capabilities and mission success.

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a forward-thinking space company dedicated to making space more accessible. With a focus on innovative technology and strategic partnerships, Rocket Lab aims to support a wide range of missions that push the boundaries of scientific and technological exploration.

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