About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering end-to-end space company that provides agile launch services alongside comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing. We deliver payloads, satellite components, and more, all with the mission of democratizing access to space. The rockets and satellites we construct and launch facilitate some of the most ambitious and significant space endeavors worldwide, encompassing scientific exploration, Earth observation, and missions aimed at addressing climate change and national security, as well as groundbreaking technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket has established itself as the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket each year, successfully delivering over 230 satellites into orbit. Meanwhile, we are diligently working on our Neutron rocket, a medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for expanding satellite constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division is responsible for designing and manufacturing a wide array of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft selected for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
NEUTRON
The Neutron team at Rocket Lab is dedicated to bringing our new large rocket, Neutron, to fruition along with its launch and testing facilities. From the design and testing of Neutron’s structures and components to igniting its innovative Archimedes engines and establishing its launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Neutron team offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the inaugural launch of a new large rocket.
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER – OPERATIONS SOFTWARE
As a Senior Software Engineer – Operations Software at Rocket Lab’s Auckland site, you will have the chance to design, develop, maintain, and support key components, functions, or services within our launch vehicle and spacecraft operations. This role provides the autonomy to undertake independent engineering tasks and ownership of products. Become part of a motivated team engaged in tackling complex projects, delivering on thrilling missions, and influencing the future of space exploration!
