Senior Network Software Engineer — Secret Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical HMO

PPO & 100% company-sponsored HSA

Dental and vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation

5 days sick leave

11 paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

EV charging stations

Onsite gym

Food and drinks

Other discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Network Software Engineer I based in Long Beach, CA, to lead software development for space-to-space and space-to-ground communications and data security. The role emphasizes embedded systems and secure networking experience, reporting to the Head of Flight Software.

Responsibilities include managing routers, radios, laser communications devices, coordinating with suppliers, and shaping development plans to meet milestones within a high-stakes government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering or similar technical discipline.
• Experience with network software development and embedded systems.
• Active Secret security clearance, with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.

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 lifecycle

Jira

Systems engineering

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or similar

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Network Software Engineer I based in Long Beach, CA, to lead software development for space-to-space and space-to-ground communications and data security. The role emphasizes embedded systems and secure networking experience, reporting to the Head of Flight Software.

Responsibilities include managing routers, radios, laser communications devices, coordinating with suppliers, and shaping development plans to meet milestones within a high-stakes government