Full-Time

Senior Enterprise Integration Software Engineer

Posted on 9/16/2024

Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab USA

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides launch services and spacecraft solutions

Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$130k - $170kAnnually

+ Company Stock + Cash Incentives

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Littleton, CO, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Backend Engineering
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Product Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
  • 8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry
  • Experience supporting satellite and/or spacecraft development programs
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain: Technical budgets for vehicle performance, System requirements and verification techniques, Simulations and analysis across vehicle functions, Test methods and data analysis
  • Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions
  • Assist with program and product management
  • Develop, in collaboration with team members, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents

Rocket Lab provides comprehensive space solutions, including launch services, spacecraft components, and satellite management. Their main products are the Electron rocket, which is designed for small satellite launches, and the Photon satellite platform, which supports various missions, including those for NASA. The Electron rocket has gained popularity, becoming the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket since its debut in 2018, successfully delivering over 100 satellites into orbit. Rocket Lab differentiates itself from competitors by offering a streamlined approach to accessing space, with multiple launch sites and a focus on affordability and reliability. The company's goal is to make space more accessible for both private and public sector organizations, facilitating advancements in areas like national security, scientific research, and climate monitoring.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$713.3M

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

38%

2 year growth

78%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaboration with Air Force Research Lab could lead to more defense contracts.
  • Operational efficiency shown by two launches in 24 hours from different hemispheres.
  • Investment by Pier 88 indicates strong investor confidence in Rocket Lab's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpaceX as Rocket Lab develops the Neutron rocket.
  • Potential delays in Virginia launch site could impact schedules and revenue.
  • Reliance on New Zealand site poses risks from geopolitical tensions or natural disasters.

What makes Rocket Lab USA unique

  • Rocket Lab's Electron is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually.
  • Photon platform supports NASA missions to the Moon, Mars, and private Venus missions.
  • Neutron rocket development positions Rocket Lab as a competitor in heavy-lift launches.

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