Software Engineer I - Web Services

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Rocket Lab

Auckland, NZ

On-site

Posted January 28, 2026

Job Description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Software Engineer I in the Business Automation Terrestrial Software team, you will contribute significantly to designing, developing, and maintaining software systems that are fundamental to our mission success. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the full software lifecycle – from conception of solutions for intricate challenges, to ensuring the dependability of critical systems. The software solutions we create in-house solve challenges across the entire business – from mission planning, to launch vehicle configuration, to ground station reservations, to production floor optimization - these are anything but ordinary challenges!

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER I

Minimum of 2 years professional experience within a relevant discipline.
Confidence in full stack Typescript application development.
Confidence in relational databases and object-relational mappers.
Ability to understand complex technical challenges.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, scalable code.
Experience with MVC frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Vue, etc.).
Experience creating unit tests.
A team player with a positive attitude.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Node.js and NestJS experience.
Experience with RxJS observables.
Docker and Kubernetes experience.
Experience with build systems and tooling.
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with agile scrum methodologies.
Elasticsearch experience.
Linux as a development environment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. &nb

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