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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 88 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 86 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- high 455 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 683 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-30
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
As a Senior Ground Software Engineer I at Rocket Lab, you will be responsible for the architecture and evolution of web-based ground software platforms that support spacecraft operations. Your role involves collaborating with flight software developers and systems engineers to design scalable ground systems, deploying and optimizing the Ground Data System, and providing technical guidance to ensure mission success.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in professional software development
- Proven track record architecting web-based software systems at scale
- Strong systems-level thinking, with ability to balance technical trade-offs across performance, security, and maintainability
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
Nice to have
- Active TS clearance
- Full-stack development experience, including: Backend – Python, Golang, and/or Rust; Frontend – Typescript and Angular; Database – InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, or equivalent
- Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks like Playwright
- Aerospace background supporting satellite, spacecraft, constellation, or launch vehicle ground/mission operations
- Experience designing with Python web frameworks (FastAPI or equivalent)
What you get
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
Worth weighing
- No salary listed for the position, but a base pay range is provided for California only ($132,000 — $198,000 USD)
- Active security clearance is required, which may limit candidate pool
- Role involves significant visibility and responsibility, which may lead to high pressure and tight deadlines
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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