Lead Network Software Engineer (TS/SCI) – Space Systems

Rocket Lab Corporation; Littleton (CO); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 220.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sickLeave

Paid parental leave

Employee stock purchase program

Descripción de la vacante

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Principal Network Software Engineer to lead embedded software for space communications and data security. You will manage software development efforts for routers, radios, and laser communication devices across a constellation of spacecraft.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in software or systems engineering, TS/SCI clearance, and experience managing external contractors. This role reports to the Senior Director of Space Systems Software and requires U.S.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering or similar technical discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant work industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience with project management and interfacing with external contractors.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the software development and integration of routers, radios, and laser communication devices across a constellation of spacecraft.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors to successfully develop and test an integrated system.
• Interface with subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to develop and maintain product development plans and meet milestones.
• Design and develop simulation and test approaches for constellation networking.
• Define KPIs for contractors and internal teams.
• Set the cadence for subcontractors to provide feature drops to the program.
• Develop and maintain staffing plans with senior leadership.
• Plan major integration points and testing between teams.
• Drive best practices for feedback collection and improvements.

Conocimientos

Network software

Software development lifecycle

Jira

Systems engineering

TS/SCI clearance

U.S. citizenship

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / software engineering / aerospace engineering

Master’s degree (nice to have) in aerospace / CS / EE

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Descripción del empleo

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Principal Network Software Engineer to lead embedded software for space communications and data security. You will manage software development efforts for routers, radios, and laser communication devices across a constellation of spacecraft.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in software or systems engineering, TS/SCI clearance, and experience managing external contractors. This role reports to the Senior Director of Space Systems Software and requires U.S.