Lead Space Network Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Principal Network Software Engineer to lead development of secure space communication networks from Long Beach, CA. You will manage embedded software for routers, radios, and laser communication devices while coordinating with contractors to meet program milestones.

The role requires a strong background in network software, the software development lifecycle, Jira, and systems engineering, plus an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar technical discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant work industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience with project management and interfacing with external contractors.
• Thorough understanding of network software.
• Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience using Jira for software development management.
• Experience with systems engineering methods including systems trades, requirements management, performance characterization, and interface management.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S citizenship required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the software development and integration of routers, radios, and laser communication devices on a constellation of spacecraft.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors to successfully develop and test an integrated system.
• Interface directly with subcontractors, consultants, and internal engineering teams to develop and maintain product development plans, provide progress updates, and meet project delivery milestones.
• Design and develop simulation and test approaches for constellation networking.
• Define KPIs for contractors and internal development teams.
• Set the battle rhythm for subcontractors to provide feature drops to the overall program.
• Develop and maintain staffing plans with senior leadership.
• Plan major integration points and testing between teams.
• Drive best practices for collecting feedback and implementing improvements.
• Develop and maintain software development standards and procedures to ensure that all software deliverables are of the highest quality and meet customer requirements.

Skills

Network software

Software development lifecycle

Jira

Systems engineering

Agile methodologies

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar technical discipline

Master's degree in aerospace / computer science / electrical engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Principal Network Software Engineer to lead development of secure space communication networks from Long Beach, CA. You will manage embedded software for routers, radios, and laser communication devices while coordinating with contractors to meet program milestones.

The role requires a strong background in network software, the software development lifecycle, Jira, and systems engineering, plus an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.