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 to 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. 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. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space.

Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. S.

Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. SENIOR GROUND SOFTWARE ENGINEER I - TS/SCI As a Senior Ground Software Engineer I - TS/SCI based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, CA, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge spacecraft ground software for our various Space Systems missions, and for providing ground system development and support for internal and external customers.

You will support the Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

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and functional needs Deploy and configure the Rocket Lab Ground Data System Establish monitoring and alerting to detect system degradation and outages Identify ground systems issues and provide technical insight for resolution YOU’LL BRING THESE

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: Full-stack software development experience, including: ○ Backend – Python and/or Golang ○ Frontend – Typescript and/or Javascript (Angular or React) ○ Database – InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, or equivalent Experience with Python web experience (FastAPI or equivalent) Experience with micro-service architectures Experience leading complete system development efforts with a team Ability to write clear, well-tested, and well-documented software Experience supporting satellite, spacecraft, constellation, and/or launch vehicle mission operations Familiarity with database design and implementation Experience using