Software Engineer [C#/Golang]

About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is the global leader in small satellite launch. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. There are endless possibilities for what we can achieve with better access to space, and that access is now a reality thanks to Rocket Lab. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action-oriented.   

While other companies talk about it, we do it!

  
About the role
Launching a rocket and operating satellites requires a symphony of multiple teams, multiple sites, and multiple complex systems working together towards mission success. Operations software helps bring this orchestra together by providing operators with timely, accurate and beautiful presentation of control and system states.
  
A Software Engineer on the Flight Operations Software team will be responsible for creation, maintenance, deployment and support of components, functions or services in support of operations of the Electron launch vehicle and Photon spacecraft.
  
Essential skills

• Tertiary Diploma, Certificate or degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar
• Minimum of 3 years experience within a related field
• Experience with Git
• Experience with one of: Redmine, Jira or other issue tracker
• C# or Golang Development
• Desktop Application Development
• Ethernet Network Protocols

  
Desirable skills

• Scrum
• Linux Containers
• Cloud Application Development
• System Administration
• CI/CD systems
• Shared data model definition
• Python Development
• C++ Development
• User Interface Development
• Database Application Development
• Human Factors Engineering

  
Rocket Lab Employee Benefits

• The opportunity to work on innovative and ground breaking technology
• Access to world leading experts to develop your career
• Unlimited barista coffee, fruit and snacks
• Rocket Lab merchandise – T-shirts, mission patches etc.
• Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
• Additional parental leave entitlements
• A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year

Important Information
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 here http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations\_laws/itar.html.