Manager – Neutron Software - In New Zealand (relocation Provided)

Rocket Lab

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site
Flight software development
High-performance culture
Software deployment and ci tooling
Lead the charge in developing and deploying the software that brings Neutron to life, from Flight 1 through numerous upgrades to software resilience and reliability

Job Summary

  • Lead the charge in developing and deploying the software that brings Neutron to life, from Flight 1 through numerous upgrades to software resilience and reliability.
  • Collaborate closely with GNC, Hardware-In-The-Loop, and ground software teams, ensuring seamless integration and performance across all systems.
  • This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to shape the future of how Rocket Lab does launch vehicle software.

Matching Summary

Lead the charge in developing and deploying the software that brings Neutron to life, from Flight 1 through numerous upgrades to software resilience and reliability.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Flight software development
  • High-performance culture
  • Software deployment and CI tooling
  • System languages like C++

Nice-to-have

  • Highly reliable software systems
  • Machine Learning and/or Bazel
  • GNC principles understanding

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent expertise
  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • 2+ years of direct people leadership experience
  • 2+ years of project leadership experience
  • Proficiency in Git and issue trackers
  • Eligibility for ITAR regulations

Work Rights

Must be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by ITAR

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