🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll design and develop software for data acquisition and control of Rocket Lab's launch and test infrastructure, working on the Neutron reusable launch vehicle. Your work ensures reliable ground systems for critical missions.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Design and develop software for data acquisition and control systems
• Implement closed-loop control algorithms and automated sequences
• Configure and troubleshoot PLC systems and networked I/O devices
• Create HMI software and technical documentation for mission operations

📋 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in software, mechatronics, electrical, or related engineering
• 2+ years (II) or 5+ years (Senior) experience in software or control systems engineering
• Proficiency in Structured Text, Python, or C++
• Experience with closed-loop control design, implementation, and tuning

✨ Nice to Have

• Understanding of sensors and instrumentation like pressure transducers, RTDs, thermocouples
• Beckhoff/TwinCAT or National Instruments/LabVIEW platform experience
• Experience with ISA-88 and ISA-101 compliant SCADA and HMI systems

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🚀 Work on cutting-edge space technology
• 🏖️ Unlimited PTO (typical for Rocket Lab)
• 💼 Equity participation
• 🏥 Comprehensive health insurance
• 📚 Professional development opportunities

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter phone screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical phone interview· 45 min
3. 3On-site interview· 3 hours

🚩 Heads Up

• Role mixes software engineering with hardware/I&C tasks which may require broad expertise
• Listing combines two levels (II/Senior) without clear differentiation in responsibilities
• Physical demands and occasional exposure to dust/fumes may not suit all candidates