Senior Software Engineer - Spacecraft Operations

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER – SPACECRAFT GROUND OPERATIONS

As a Senior Software Engineer – Spacecraft Operations at Rocket Lab, you will be at the forefront of space mission operations, developing critical ground software for spacecraft ranging from LEO to interplanetary missions.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission‑critical operations software for spacecraft command and data handling, automation, and visualization across LEO, re‑entry, interplanetary, and proximity operations missions.
• Build full‑stack web applications including database schema design, back‑end services, front‑end interfaces, and machine‑to‑machine communications for spacecraft operations.
• Support live spacecraft operations by providing on‑call technical expertise during critical mission phases and participating in ground‑based test campaigns.
• Architect scalable software solutions by designing and evolving versatile ground software systems that can adapt to dive...