Senior Network Software Engineer II — Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Network Software Engineer II with an Active Secret clearance to lead software development for space systems. You will manage routers, radios, laser communication devices, and supplier teams across mission programs, ensuring secure, robust networking for space-to-space and space-to-ground communication.

Required: 8+ years in network software, lifecycle knowledge, Jira experience, and US citizenship with Secret clearance eligibility for TS/SCI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering or similar technical discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant work industry experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network software.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience using Jira for software development management.
• Experience with systems engineering methods including requirements management and interface management.
• Active Secret security clearance, with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI; US citizenship required.

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 with subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to develop plans and meet milestones.
• Design and develop simulation and test approaches for constellation networking.
• Define KPIs for contractors and internal teams.
• Set the battle rhythm for subcontractors to provide feature drops.
• 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 quality and compliance.

Skills

Network software

Software development lifecycle

Active Secret clearance

Jira

Systems engineering methods

US citizenship

Docker

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Communication

Working under pressure

Education

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

Master’s degree (nice to have)

Tools

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Network Software Engineer II with an Active Secret clearance to lead software development for space systems. You will manage routers, radios, laser communication devices, and supplier teams across mission programs, ensuring secure, robust networking for space-to-space and space-to-ground communication.

Required: 8+ years in network software, lifecycle knowledge, Jira experience, and US citizenship with Secret clearance eligibility for TS/SCI.