Manager – Neutron Software

Job Description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Manager for the Neutron Software team. This role involves leading the Neutron Software team and serving as the technical point of contact for all Neutron software development and deployment activities. This includes vehicle Flight Software, Tooling, and indirect management of terrestrial software and ground systems software sub-teams. The Manager will work closely with GNC and HITL teams.Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, building rockets and satellites that enable ambitious space missions. The company's Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, and Neutron will be its next reusable rocket.Responsibilities:

• Oversight and guidance of team members’ individual projects
• Providing clear feedback during design and review
• Pro-active career development of staff
• Fostering a high-performance culture based on ownership, empowerment, and individual accountability
• Delivering a varied work program against challenging milestones
• Mediation on business priority, resource and risk

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or demonstrated equivalent level of knowledge
• 5+ years of relevant Software Engineering experience
• 2+ years direct leadership experience including mentorship, career development, and performance management
• 2+ years program or project management experience
• Experience with deployment and CI tooling
• Experience with data processing and data engineering
• Proficiency in Git and working with issue trackers
• Experience with a system language such as C++

Nice to have:

• Experience with highly reliable software systems
• Experience with requirements-driven software design
• Good understanding of GNC principles
• Experience with Machine Learning
• Experience with Bazel