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Rocket Lab Corporation

Software Engineer II - MES

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 53 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
270 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
2026-09-27

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 Software Engineer II - MES at Rocket Lab, you will collaborate with various teams to develop full-stack software solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency of critical operations. Your responsibilities will include designing and developing applications that utilize relational databases and REST APIs, writing software and unit tests, and leading demonstrations of software products. You will also support cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with leadership goals.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
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

  • A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other technical discipline
  • 2+ years of professional software development experience
  • Proficiency in statically typed programming languages (e.g., C#)
  • Experience with modern TypeScript frameworks (e.g., Angular)
  • Strong knowledge of relational databases and REST APIs
  • US citizenship is required due to program requirements

Nice to have

  • Experience with manufacturing and aerospace industries
  • Familiarity with AWS and other cloud providers
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of Elasticsearch

What you get

  • Anticipated annual equity grant value based on function, level, experience, and other factors
  • Competitive base pay with company stock as part of total compensation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
  • Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with significant HSA company contribution)
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick time

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed for the specific role, only a range provided
  • The role requires collaboration across multiple teams, which may involve varying priorities
  • The position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer work in production areas

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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