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This is a job for a Software Support Engineer II position with a company located in Stennis Space Center, MS.

Job Summary: Based out of Rocket Lab's Stennis Test Complex in Stennis Space Center, MS, the Software Support Engineer II is responsible for commissioning, testing, updating, and troubleshooting ground support software systems as well as engine and test site software interfaces. The role directly supports Neutron engine test campaigns in close collaboration with operators, the engine development team, software development teams and the ground systems instrumentation & control teams. This role may support other activities on occasion such as Neutron test and launch campaigns at Rocket Lab's Launch Complex in Wallops Island, VA.

Duties: Support propulsion engineers and test operators to troubleshoot software issues across all systems at the test site, including but not limited to cloud-based data processing services, site and engine data interfaces, and operator consoles. Collaborate with IT, Ground Systems Instrumentation & Control, and terrestrial and vehicle software teams to deploy and commission test site software systems. Support the certification of test pad systems by producing documentation, operator manuals, maintenance procedures, test procedures, and work instructions. Develop and execute test plans to validate the performance of ground software systems and engine interfaces. Perform post-test data analysis and reporting. Be point of contact for any software-related requests on site, implementing changes yourself or escalating to development teams as required. Support technicians remotely or in person during installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent qualification. 2+ years of demonstrated experience developing software. Experience with Kubernetes & Docker. Hands-on experience with data processing systems. Proficiency in Git, the Linux command line, and working with issue trackers.

PEFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, Go, C#. Requirements-driven software design. Experience with Beckhoff Structured Text and PLCs.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Rocket Lab USA is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.