Ground Software Engineer II

3 days ago

Littleton, CO, USAMid Level

H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$93k - $128k/yr

Responsibilities

Own major portions of the architecture and evolution of web-based ground software platforms for spacecraft operations.
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 and architectural guidance for mission resilience, system integration, and long-term maintainability.
Advise leadership on ground software strategy, risk areas, and emerging technologies.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline.
At least 2 years of relevant professional software development experience.
Experience architecting web-based software systems at scale.
U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Preferred experience includes full-stack development with Python, Golang, Rust, TypeScript, Angular, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, or equivalent technologies.
Preferred qualifications include Playwright, Python web frameworks such as FastAPI, microservices, distributed systems, database architecture, schema design, Kubernetes, OAuth, Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and CCSDS standards.
Aerospace experience with satellite, spacecraft, constellation, or launch-vehicle ground or mission operations is preferred.
Active TS clearance and demonstrated leadership in end-to-end system design and delivery are preferred.

Base salary range of $93,000–$128,000 per year for Colorado.
Potential company stock, cash incentives, and access to a discounted employee stock purchase program.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.
Role is based at Rocket Lab’s site in Littleton, Colorado.
The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.