Senior Software Engineer – Business Automation (Web Services)
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Rocket Lab
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 in the Business Automation Terrestrial Software team, you will play a pivotal role in 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 team will lean on your experience and guidance to create high-quality, scalable, maintainable software solutions, fostering a culture of learning and innovation. 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 optimisation - these are anything but ordinary challenges!
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience within a relevant discipline.
- Proficiency in full stack Typescript application development.
- Proficiency in relational databases and object-relational mappers.
- Ability to understand and break down complex technical challenges.
- Ability to demonstrate and influence clean code principles, patterns, and practices.
- Ability to mentor junior engineers.
- Experience with Angular or similar frontend frameworks (React, Vue, etc.).
- Experience creating meaningful unit tests.
- Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with agile scrum methodologies.
- A team player with a positive attitude.
Desirable Skills
- Node.js and NestJS experience.
- Experience with RxJS observables.
- Docker and Kubernetes experience.
- Experience with build systems and tooling.
- Elasticsearch experience.
- Linux as a development environment.
Rocket Lab Employee Benefits
- The opportunity to work on innovative and groundbreaking technology.
- Access to world leading experts to develop your career.
- Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks.
- Rocket Lab merchandise – t-shirts, mission patches, etc.
- Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross.
- Additional parental leave entitlements.
- An employee stock purchase program.
If the above sounds like you, apply now!
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