Software Engineer I/IIActive$135K

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 to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain software for robotic systems, embedded interfaces,: control applications, test systems, and operator-facing tools.

• Implement software for robotic platforms, motion-control systems, sensing: systems, machine interfaces, production support tools, and hardware test environments.

• Support software development from concept through implementation, simulation,: hardware bring-up, integration, test, deployment, troubleshooting, and production support.

• Partner with mechanical, electrical, controls, systems, manufacturing, test,: and quality teams to define requirements, interfaces, verification approaches, and release criteria.

• Integrate software with motors, actuators, encoders, sensors, motion: controllers, embedded systems, machine vision systems, industrial networks, and robotic equipment.

• Troubleshoot issues across software, controls, electrical hardware, sensors,: actuators, networks, robotic hardware, and production equipment.

What they're looking for

• Support software quality through code reviews, version control, CI/CD,: automated testing, documentation, release practices, and production support practices.
• Communicate software status, technical risks, trade studies, test results,: and implementation plans to technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering,: Robotics, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• years of professional software engineering experience, including software for: robotics, motion control, embedded systems, hardware systems, or other complex technical products.