Senior Network Software Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

EV charging stations

Onsite gym

Job summary

Rocket Lab, a leading space systems company in the United States, is seeking a Senior Network Software Engineer I with a Secret clearance to join our Long Beach, CA headquarters. You will lead software development for space-to-space and space-to-ground communications, accelerator program milestones, and secure network architectures.

The role emphasizes embedded software, system integration, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-assurance, mission-critical networking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering or similar technical discipline.
• 5+ 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 systems trades, requirements management, performance characterization, and interface management.
• 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

Jira

Systems engineering

Security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Rocket Lab, a leading space systems company in the United States, is seeking a Senior Network Software Engineer I with a Secret clearance to join our Long Beach, CA headquarters. You will lead software development for space-to-space and space-to-ground communications, accelerator program milestones, and secure network architectures.

The role emphasizes embedded software, system integration, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-assurance, mission-critical networking