Manager – Neutron Software
Core
Lead the development and deployment of flight software for Rocket Lab's Neutron reusable launch vehicle, ensuring seamless integration with GNC, hardware-in-the-loop, and ground systems.
Role type
Manager – Neutron Software
Builds
Flight software for the Neutron medium-lift reusable launch vehicle
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Vehicle Software
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Software Engineering, People Leadership, Project Leadership, Software Deployment, CI Tooling, Data Processing, Data Engineering, C++, Git
Preferred skills
Highly reliable software systems, Requirements-driven design, GNC principles, Machine Learning, Bazel
Technologies
C++, Git, Bazel
Responsibilities
Lead the charge in developing and deploying software for Neutron from Flight 1 through upgrades; Collaborate with GNC, Hardware-In-The-Loop, and ground software teams; Guide team through challenging milestones balancing priorities, resources, and risks; Foster innovation and career growth within the team.
Seniority
Manager, people leadership & project leadership