Senior Network Software Engineer I - Space Systems (Secret)

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Company Stock/Total compensation

Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO) and

HSA with company contribution

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Rocket Lab, a leading space company, seeks a Senior Network Software Engineer I based in Long Beach, CA, to advance space-to-space and space-to-ground communications, secure networking, and embedded software for government programs. The role requires a Secret clearance and experience with RF/space systems.

You will manage software development for routers, radios, and laser communications, lead supplier coordination, and drive program milestones while shaping product development plans and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work industry experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network software.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Active Secret security clearance, with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.
• 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

Security clearance

Systems engineering methods

US citizenship required

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / software engineering / aerospace engineering or similar technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Job description

Rocket Lab, a leading space company, seeks a Senior Network Software Engineer I based in Long Beach, CA, to advance space-to-space and space-to-ground communications, secure networking, and embedded software for government programs. The role requires a Secret clearance and experience with RF/space systems.

You will manage software development for routers, radios, and laser communications, lead supplier coordination, and drive program milestones while shaping product development plans and