Director, Software Engineering (mes)

Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $125,000 - $290,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Manufacturing software engineering leadership
Mes software solutions architecture
Factory automation mission-critical software
Own the architecture and development of MES software solutions across Rocket Lab, defining, building, and maintaining a Software Center of Excellence

Job Summary

  • Own the architecture and development of MES software solutions across Rocket Lab, defining, building, and maintaining a Software Center of Excellence.
  • Oversee the design, planning, and optimization of manufacturing software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency across all Rocket Lab sites.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing software engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Matching Summary

Own the architecture and development of MES software solutions across Rocket Lab, defining, building, and maintaining a Software Center of Excellence.

Salary

Base: $125,000 - $290,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, equity, and other perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manufacturing software engineering leadership
  • MES software solutions architecture
  • Factory automation mission-critical software
  • Distributed systems and messaging expertise
  • Kubernetes and Docker proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Inventor or author of patents
  • Experience in fast-paced environments
  • Continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years manufacturing software engineering
  • 8+ years leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • Experience with Rust, Go, C/C++
  • Experience with Kafka, NATS
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL
  • Experience with gRPC, Protobuf
  • Experience with EtherCAT, Profinet

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