Senior DevOps Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.  

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

SPACE SYSTEMS

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions. 

SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER

Based out of Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, the Senior DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our spacecraft flight software build environment. You will be working closely with the flight software engineering team to plan out and implement a continuous build system for a variety of missions.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Work closely with embedded software teams to develop and improve our TeamCity build pipelines
• You will work with cross-functional teams to integrate continuous build and testing into a broader CI/CT/CD framework
• Work closely with flight software developers, operations personnel, and systems engineers to understand requirements and functional needs

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• 5+ years of experience with software development
• Strong experience with Linux
• Strong experience with Docker
• Strong experience writing maintainable bash scripts
• Experience building C/C++ Applications
• Experience with embedded toolchains
• Experience with Git Submodules
• Experience with Python 3

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience writing a TeamCity Pipeline-as-Configuration library/framework
• Experience with embedded software including microcontrollers and/or Q7
• Experience with Gitlab/Jira Integration
• Experience with Yocto
• Experience with Make and/or CMake
• Experience with Bazel
• Experience with Robot Framework
• Experience using GCC with cross compilation
• Experience with a Code Quality tool like SonarQube or CppCheck
• Experience with dynamic analysis tools like ASan and Valgrind

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.  Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company