Software Engineer Ii – Business Automation (Flame)

OverviewAuckland, NZRocket 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.The Software teams at Rocket Lab cater to unique business needs that encompass the support, maintenance, and expansion of crucial systems such as the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for building rockets and satellites, as well as developing Mission Control applications and telemetry and telecommand platforms essential for their operation.

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.RoleSOFTWARE ENGINEER II - BUSINESS AUTOMATION (FLAME)As a Software Engineer II – Business Automation (Flame) based at Rocket Lab's site in Auckland, you will have the opportunity to support software applications that are critical for business operations globally.

In this role you will work on developing the full stack software applications and collaborate with stakeholders across different business domains.

To be successful in this role, you must have extensive Full Stack Software experience.

Join a driven team that's tackling challenging projects, delivering on exciting missions, and making an impact on the future of space!

What you'll get to doOperate across the full stack with mastery in : Frontend developmentBackend developmentDatabase administrationUI / UX designProduct ownershipDev-opsSite-reliability engineeringProvide ideas / solutions on path forward when faced with an engineering challenge.Software Engineering using : Automated testing(Unit, Integration and e2e tests)Code reviewsAgile practicesProject management (Jira)Version control (Git)You'll bring these qualificationsBachelors degree or higher equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical EngineeringExtensive Full Stack Software Engineering experience cultivated through a minimum of 3 years professional experience developing software.Demonstratable skill using C# and TypescriptOperational Knowledge ofAngular or another frontend frameworkNet or another Backend frameworkGitSQLHTML / CSSThese qualifications would be nice to haveExperience with specific tools and technologiesRabbitMQ or KafkaDockerKubernetesElastic SearchExperience with Aerospace industry domainsLaunch OperationsEnterprise Resource PlanningQuality Management SystemsManufacturing Execution SystemsProduct Life Cycle ManagementIf the above sounds like you, apply now!

What to expectWe're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's 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 other's 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.Compliance and eligibilityFOR 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, you can view ITAR Regulations.

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