Senior Network Software Engineer II — Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

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.