Senior Ground Software DevOps Engineer

Senior Ground Software Dev Ops Engineer I

Based out of Rocket Lab’s office in Littleton, CO, the Senior Ground Software Dev Ops Engineer I is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our ground software build & deployment environment. You will be working on the ground software engineering team to plan out and implement a continuous integration system for a variety of space missions.

ROCKET LAB OVERVIEW:
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. The Space Systems team designs and builds spacecraft, payloads, and components, and supports missions for NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Our work enables ambitious space missions across science, Earth observation, and defense initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Work with the ground software team to design, develop and improve our devops engineering.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate continuous build and testing into a broader CI/CT/CD framework.
• Work closely with software developers, operations personnel, and systems engineers to understand deployment requirements and functional needs.

YOU’LL BRING THESE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• 5+ years of experience in software development, specializing in devops
• Strong experience with Linux
• Strong experience with Kubernetes
• Strong experience with Docker
• Strong experience writing Python or another programming language (Go and/or Rust)
• Experience working with large distributed web applications
• Experience with Helm
• Experience with Git

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with ArgoCD
• Experience writing Git Lab pipelines
• Experience with Jira
• Experience with Bazel or Pants
• Experience with Playwright
• Experience with a code quality tool like Sonar Qube

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Base salary is only one part of Rocket Lab’s compensation package for this role. You may be eligible for company stock, or cash incentives, and can purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Base Pay Range (CO Only): $120,000 - $165,000 USD

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. We value hard work, teamwork, and relentless innovation, and we expect our people to support one another and stay focused under pressure.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

ITAR AND OTHER LEGAL NOTICES
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Note:

This description includes the core responsibilities and qualifications. The application form and processes include standard fields for candidate information and compliance disclosures.