Software Engineer II - MES

Software Engineer II - MESBased at Rocket Lab's Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA the Software Engineer II – MES will collaborate with teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Technicians, and Operations to develop full-stack software solutions that are used to improve the efficiency of critical Rocket Lab operations. This role focuses on the in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform, as well as tools that integrate with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and related products.What You'll Get To Do:Work on applications that utilize relational databases and REST APIs within service-oriented architecture, ensuring seamless upstream and downstream interactionsDesign and develop database schemas, back-end and front-end web applications, user interfaces, and machine-to-machine servicesWrite software and unit tests, maintain documentation, and review and approve source code merge requestsApply engineering concepts and theories to solve challenges, execute provided solutions, and navigate daily tasks within your technical systemCreate, review, and approve technical documents relevant to your expertise, while supporting peers and cross-functional teamsIndependently plan and execute tasks, ensuring priorities are understoodCollaborate with other teams and support tasks or projects as needed, ensuring alignment with leadership and team goalsLead demonstrations of software products, deliver training, and deploy and support operational software systemsYou'll Bring These Qualifications:A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other technical discipline2+ years of professional software development experienceProficiency in statically typed programming languages (e.g., C#)Experience with modern TypeScript frameworks (e.g., Angular)Strong knowledge of relational databases and REST APIsThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Experience with manufacturing and aerospace industriesFamiliarity with AWS and other cloud providersExperience with Docker and KubernetesKnowledge of Elasticsearch