Software Engineer Jobs in Long Beach, CA

Lead architecture and development of web-based ground software platforms for spacecraft operations. Collaborate with flight software, mission operations, and systems engineers; deploy and optimize the Ground Data System; establish monitoring, alerting, and reliability frameworks; provide technical direction and advise leadership on ground software strategy and risk.

The Software Engineer II will develop full-stack software solutions for Rocket Lab's Manufacturing Execution System, working with various teams to improve operational efficiency.

Build and own backend infrastructure connecting robotics, ML inference, data platform, and digital twin. Develop APIs, CRUD services, frontend visualizations, and deploy software to edge and cloud. Integrate with robotics software, support real-time monitoring, and create internal tooling for observability and developer productivity.

The role involves leading engineering decisions, shipping production code for the iOS app, and participating in product discussions to enhance user experience.

As a Software Engineer on the Platform team, you will design and maintain APIs for backend services, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure optimal backend architecture.

The Software Engineer will manage data collection for model training, extend cloud infrastructure on GCP, and collaborate on data strategy and workflows.

Own and build backend software connecting robotics, ML inference, data platform, and digital twin. Develop APIs, user-facing apps, CRUD services, and visualization. Deploy and maintain software on edge and cloud, integrate with ROS, and collaborate with robotics, data, ML, and infrastructure teams to improve observability and developer tooling.

The role involves developing software system-level requirements, managing risks, verification activities, and supporting software for vehicle test and launch operations.

The Senior Flight Software Engineer will develop flight software for spacecraft systems, including coding, testing, and collaborating with hardware teams to ensure functionality and requirements validation.

Develop and integrate flight software for Haven-1, ensuring safety-critical systems are reliable while collaborating across various engineering disciplines.

Lead development and verification of constellation-ready flight software: adapt heritage FSW, implement GNC and C&DH code, develop payload interfaces, build SIL/HITL test infrastructure, own build/release/config management, develop onboard fault protection and autonomy, verify ground segment compatibility, support on-orbit commissioning, and hire/lead a small FSW team.

Design and implement high-throughput, GPU-accelerated edge computing systems using Modern C++ and GPU frameworks. Optimize custom GPU kernels, profile CPU/GPU pipelines, abstract hardware peripherals for diverse radio/sensor platforms, and manage embedded Linux build/deploy and containerized accelerator exposure. Lead engineering teams through full product lifecycle and present to government stakeholders.

As a Software Integration Engineer, you'll develop and integrate complex software systems for space operations, drive technical excellence, and mentor engineers.

The Lead Software Engineer will develop full-stack software solutions for Rocket Lab’s Manufacturing Execution System, oversee a technical team, and manage Agile workflows while enhancing operational efficiency.

Lead the development of front-end architecture for spacecraft modeling software, drive cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, and influence product strategy.

The role focuses on developing software for optical terminal processors, including device drivers and communication subsystems, while debugging and performing fault recovery for integration issues with hardware.

Lead software development and integration of routers, radios, and laser communication devices for spacecraft constellations. Manage suppliers and subcontractors, define KPIs, plan integrations and testing, develop simulation/test approaches, and maintain software development standards. Interface with internal teams and stakeholders, drive DevSecOps and security practices, and ensure on-time delivery of secure networked space systems.

Lead and deliver software solutions, oversee full-stack architecture, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional initiatives for spacecraft modeling and control platforms.

This role involves developing multi-physics simulation software for spacecraft, focusing on designing algorithms for coupled physics interactions and mentoring junior engineers. Responsibilities include API design and integration, coding in C++, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsible for developing spacecraft ground software, deploying the Rocket Lab Ground Data System, and providing technical support for various Space Systems missions.

Develop and evolve web-based ground software for spacecraft operations, deploy and configure the Rocket Lab Ground Data System, establish monitoring and alerting, collaborate with flight software, operations and systems engineers, and diagnose and resolve ground system issues for internal and external customers.

Develop and maintain embedded software for spacecraft systems, write hardware drivers, troubleshoot software issues, and collaborate with teams throughout the software lifecycle.

The Principal Network Software Engineer will manage the software development and integration of network communication systems for spacecraft, ensuring quality and project milestones are met while interfacing with teams and managing contracts.

Lead the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical software systems for spacecraft. Collaborate with teams to ensure software performance in harsh environments.

Design, build, and maintain core data platforms, services, and tools to enable operational data access. Develop scalable backend systems, data pipelines, REST APIs, and automation; deploy and support services in production while collaborating across engineering, testing, production, and mission operations.