Space Data Engineering Team Lead
Summary
Leads a team building a petabyte-scale data platform for aerospace operations, simulations, and ground systems using Python and software engineering best practices.
Rocket Lab is seeking a Team Lead - Data Engineering to guide a high-performing team building our petabyte-scale data platform supporting launch operations, simulations, and ground systems. You will own architecture, drive end-to-end software delivery, mentor engineers, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and mission teams to ensure reliable, well-documented software and data capabilities.
Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in software engineering, strong Python skills, and a track record