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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.

We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

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 without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This…