Senior Software Engineer I

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 SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I – MES Based at Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, NM, the Senior Software Engi [... source excerpt omitted ...] P system and related products. These applications rely heavily on relational databases and REST APIs, both upstream and downstream, as part of service-oriented architecture. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Operate across the full stack, demonstrating expertise in areas such as frontend or backend development, database administration, UI/UX design, product ownership, DevOps, Or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Develop world-class software using best practices, including automated testing (unit integration, and end-to-end) code reviews, Agile methodologies, and project management tools like Jira Leverage version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code, maintain thorough documenta [... source excerpt omitted ...] esponsibility Solve complex engineering challenges by proposing innovative solutions, sharing insights into technical concepts, and navigating tasks within your technical domain YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other technical discipline 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack software engineering Strong Git skills for version control and collaboration Proficiency in C#, and TypeScript Operational knowledge of Angular or another front-end framework, .NET or another backend framework, Git, SQL, and HTML/CSS Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaborat