Software Engineer II - MES

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 Softwar [... source excerpt omitted ...] cuses 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, a [... source excerpt omitted ...] ects as needed, ensuring alignment with leadership and team goals Lead demonstrations of software products, deliver training, and deploy and support operational software systems YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other technical discipline 2+ years of professional software development experience Proficiency in statically typed programming languages (e.g., C#) Experience with modern TypeScript frameworks (e.g., Angular) Strong knowledge of relational databases and REST APIs THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Experience with manufacturing and aerospace industries Familiari