Senior Network Software Engineer II — Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 225,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation
Employee stock purchase program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and 401

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Network Software Engineer II to lead software development for space-grade networks and embedded systems. Based in Long Beach, CA, you will work on Space-to-Space and Space-to-Ground communications, ensuring secure, reliable software across a constellation of spacecraft.

You will manage suppliers, define KPIs, and drive software development standards while coordinating with internal teams. A Secret clearance is required with eligibility for TS/SCI; U.S.

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 for TS/SCI.
  • U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the software development and integration of routers, radios, and laser communication devices on a constellation of spacecraft.
  • Interface directly with subcontractors, consultants, and internal engineering 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 development teams.
  • Develop and maintain software development standards and procedures to ensure top-quality deliverables.

Skills

Network software
Embedded systems
Secure software engineering
Software development lifecycle

Education

B.S. in CS/SE/Aerospace

Tools

Jira
Docker
Kubernetes

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Network Software Engineer II to lead software development for space-grade networks and embedded systems. Based in Long Beach, CA, you will work on Space-to-Space and Space-to-Ground communications, ensuring secure, reliable software across a constellation of spacecraft.

You will manage suppliers, define KPIs, and drive software development standards while coordinating with internal teams. A Secret clearance is required with eligibility for TS/SCI; U.S.

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