Software Engineer I/II - Operational Data
About The Position
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. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. SOFTWARE ENGINEER I/II Operational Data 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Data visualization
- Data science and numerical analysis techniques
- Experience with agile development practices
- Database knowledge
- Web Application Development
- User Interface Development
Responsibilities
- Develop novel software and tooling to support data management.
- Maintain 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
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
