Software Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

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 II - MES

Based at Rocket Lab's Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA the Software Engineer II – MES will collaborate with teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Technicians, and Operations to develop full-stack software solutions that are used to improve the efficiency of critical Rocket Lab operations. This role focuses on the in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform, as well as tools that integrate with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and related products.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Work on applications that utilize relational databases and REST APIs within service-oriented architecture, ensuring seamless upstream and downstream interactions
• Design and develop database schemas, back-end and front-end web applications, user interfaces, and machine-to-machine services
• Write software and unit tests, maintain documentation, and review and approve source code merge requests
• Apply engineering concepts and theories to solve challenges, execute provided solutions, and navigate daily tasks within your technical system
• Create, review, and approve technical documents relevant to your expertise, while supporting peers and cross-functional teams
• Independently plan and execute tasks, ensuring priorities are understood