Software Engineer II, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job overview

The Software Engineer II, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) role is onsite in Long Beach, CA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team, which builds spacecraft, payloads, and related components for space missions. This engineer develops and supports full-stack software for the in-house MES platform and tools integrated with ERP systems, helping improve the efficiency of Rocket Lab operations. The work includes designing applications and services, testing and documenting software, and supporting operational deployments.

What you'll do

• Develop database schemas, back-end and front-end web applications, user interfaces, and machine-to-machine services
• work with relational databases and REST APIs
• write unit tests and documentation
• review code
• plan and execute tasks
• collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, technician, and operations teams
• demonstrate, train users on, deploy, and support operational software systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software engineer

manufacturing execution systems

mes

full-stack development

c#

typescript

angular

relational databases

rest apis

long beach ca

rocket lab

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock and Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount
• medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• additional employee discounts and perks.

Why this role

The role focuses on Rocket Lab’s in-house MES platform and related ERP integrations; U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Space Research and Technology. Sector: 92.