Satellite Operations Full-Stack Software Developer

Rocket Lab · Greater LA Area

Company

Rocket Lab

Location

Greater LA Area

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.

OPERATIONS SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Rocket Lab is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development of Photon, with an emphasis on operations software. In this role, you will be working to develop our Space Operations Software that is responsible for commanding and data handling for all of Photon’s operations in space. This role will involve developing software to work with cloud technologies, mission & ground software, customer APIs, and large databases.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop software for the operation of space systems and associated ground infrastructure (such as ground stations, mission control, etc)
  • Develop and evolve ground-based software architecture for spacecraft operations
  • Work closely with flight software developers, operations personnel, and systems engineers to understand requirements and functional needs

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of experience within a software engineering related field
  • NodeJS
  • Angular
  • TypeScript
  • Familiar with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
  • Familiar with Database Design and Implementation
  • Experience in Full Stack and/or Web Development
  • Experience using Git or other version control systems
  • Experience using Jira, Redmine, or other ticketing system

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Experience working in small and agile teams
  • Experience with clean-sheet design/architecture
  • Experience interfacing with internal and/or external customers
  • Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies
  • Experience with space or launch vehicle mission operations
  • Experience with NoSQL and/or SQL
  • Experience with Python
  • DevOps

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Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


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Date Posted

10/06/2022

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