Senior Software Engineer I/II - Simulation Engineering
Rocket Lab Corporation · Littleton, CO
Posted 20 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Software Engineer I/II in Simulation Engineering at Rocket Lab, you will architect and deploy large-scale simulation environments for complex aerospace systems. Your role involves developing data pipelines, performing advanced statistical analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to derive insights from massive datasets. You will also optimize simulation infrastructure for high-performance computing and lead the integration of complex simulation ecosystems.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of industry experience focusing on large-scale simulation engineering, data analysis, or distributed computational modeling (for Senior Software Engineer I).
- 8+ years of industry experience focusing on large-scale simulation engineering, data analysis, or distributed computational modeling (for Senior Software Engineer II).
- Proficiency in languages used for heavy data analysis and simulation infrastructure (e.g., Python, C++, or similar).
- Demonstrated experience architecting and analyzing large-scale Monte Carlo campaigns.
- Experience processing and analyzing large datasets using modern data analytics libraries or frameworks.
Nice to have
- Active Secret clearance, Top Secret clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one.
- Strong familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC), parallel processing, and distributed compute clusters (e.g., Docker Swarm, Kubernetes).
- Experience in multi-vehicle or synchronized distributed simulation environments.
- Advanced understanding of statistical analysis, data visualization techniques, and optimization algorithms.
- Experience with machine learning or AI-driven methodologies applied to large dataset analysis or simulation generation.
What you get
- Base salary range of $115,000 — $165,000 USD.
- Eligibility for company stock or cash incentives.
- Discounted stock purchase through Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan options.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Python and C++ for data analysis and simulation.
- The role requires U.S. citizenship due to program requirements, which may limit applicant pool.
- The position may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, which could impact work-life balance.
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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