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# Software Engineer II - MES

- **Company:** Rocket Lab
- **Location:** Las Cruces, NM, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), Relational Databases, Database Schema, Elasticsearch, Design of User Interfaces, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Web Applications, Backend, AngularJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/58863855-software-engineer-ii-mes

## About the Role

* A degree or diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other technical discipline
 * 2+ years of professional software development experience
 * Proficiency in statically typed programming languages (e.g., C#)
 * Experience with modern TypeScript frameworks (e.g., Angular)
 * Strong knowledge of relational databases and REST APIs, * Experience with manufacturing and aerospace industries
 * Familiarity with AWS and other cloud providers
 * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
 * Knowledge of Elasticsearch

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

## Description

* Work on applications that utilize relational databases and REST APIs within service-oriented architecture, ensuring seamless upstream and downstream interactions
 * Design and develop database schemas, back-end and front-end web applications, user interfaces, and machine-to-machine services
 * Write software and unit tests, maintain documentation, and review and approve source code merge requests
 * Apply engineering concepts and theories to solve challenges, execute provided solutions, and navigate daily tasks within your technical system
 * Create, review, and approve technical documents relevant to your expertise, while supporting peers and cross-functional teams
 * Independently plan and execute tasks, ensuring priorities are understood
 * Collaborate with other teams and support tasks or projects as needed, ensuring alignment with leadership and team goals
 * Lead demonstrations of software products, deliver training, and deploy and support operational software systems


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