Software Engineer I Production Automation

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 rockethas 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.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

As part of the Production Automation team you will work with a supportive international team of software developers with diverse engineering backgrounds.A typical day consists of collaborating with avionics and manufacturing engineers to develop improve and support software-applications to functionally test spacecraft-components and systems for our launch vehicles (Electron Neutron) and Space-System programs. You will work closely with our stakeholders during both the development phase of new components and when those components move to a production line. Our team is involved in the test rig bring-up process and rig maintenance and assists the engineering teams with evaluating test result data.

Were after developers willing to take on new challenges. Even if you dont have our tech stack fully covered wed still want to hear from you!

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary Diploma Certificate or degree in Software-/Electrical-/Mechatronics-Engineering Computer Science or demonstrated equivalent level of knowledge
• Minimum of 1 year experience within a software engineering related discipline.
• Experience working with source control and issue trackers (e.g. git jira redmine)
• Proven ability to adapt and learn new skills
• Proficient in English

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Experience with Python C or similar
• Comfortable working in a Linux development environment
• Experience working with different interfaces/protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP serial CAN)

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Interest in embedded systems
• Experience/Interest in basic electronics
• UI/UX development experience
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Experience using Qt PyQt

ROCKET LAB EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• The opportunity to work on innovative and ground breaking technology
• Additional parental leave entitlements
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship
• An employee stock purchase program
• Access to world leading experts to develop your career
• Unlimited barista style coffee fruit snacksand ice cream
• Rocket Lab merchandise - T-shirts mission patches etc.
• Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
• A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats 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 others 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.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click hereITAR Regulations.