Senior Network Software Engineer — Spacecraft Networking

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is hiring a Senior Network Software Engineer I/II in Long Beach, CA, to lead software development for space communications technologies. The selected candidate will manage software and integrate systems for spacecraft, report to the Head of Flight Software, and make significant contributions to mission success.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 5+ or 8+ years of experience, and an active Secret security clearance. This position offers the excitement of working in the aerospace industry with a focus on making strides in space technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work industry experience for I level.
• 8+ years of relevant work industry experience for II level.
• Strong understanding of RF and spacecraft (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Manage software development of routers, radios, and laser communication devices.
• Interface with subcontractors and internal teams for product planning.
• Design tests for constellation networking.

Skills

Network software knowledge

Software development lifecycle knowledge

Jira experience

Systems engineering methods

Active Secret security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Microsoft Project

Docker

Kubernetes

Smartsheet

Job description

Rocket Lab is hiring a Senior Network Software Engineer I/II in Long Beach, CA, to lead software development for space communications technologies. The selected candidate will manage software and integrate systems for spacecraft, report to the Head of Flight Software, and make significant contributions to mission success.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 5+ or 8+ years of experience, and an active Secret security clearance. This position offers the excitement of working in the aerospace industry with a focus on making strides in space technology.