Senior Software Engineer I - Digital Engineering
Rocket Lab Corporation3 days ago
Base Salary
$114k - $172k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain simulation and modeling tools supporting aerospace flight and ground software capabilities.
- Design mission-level wargaming tools spanning space, air, and ground domains.
- Build software for analyzing laser communication constellation networks.
- Develop web applications running across Windows and Linux.
- Create intuitive user interfaces using UI/UX best practices.
- Analyze requirements, define architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Participate in PDR and CDR design reviews and refine system requirements and technical specifications.
- Conduct code reviews and optimize software performance and scalability for large-scale simulations and data processing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of software development experience focused on simulation, modeling, or aerospace systems.
- Proficiency in C#/.NET and Angular or similar frontend frameworks such as React or Vue.
- Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript and RESTful APIs.
- Strong understanding of relational databases such as MySQL, SQL Server, and SQLite.
- Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s or PhD, Docker/Kubernetes experience, network programming, STK or similar mission analysis tools, physical systems modeling, Git, Angular NgRx, UI/UX, and AI-tool-assisted software integration.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan options.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Paid parental leave and other discounts and perks.
- Potential eligibility for company stock and cash incentives, plus access to a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Based at Rocket Lab’s Littleton, Colorado site, with possible work in production areas involving prolonged sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional moderate noise, dust, and fumes.
Tech Stack
AngularC#DockerGitJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQL.NETReactSQLiteTypeScriptVue.jsWindows