Senior Space Optics Software Systems Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Space Systems seeks a Senior Software Systems Engineer II in Tucson to design, develop, and test space-based electro-optical sensors and related software. You will manage budgets, requirements, and verification while collaborating across teams to ensure mission success.

You will mentor peers, drive verification activities, and engage with internal stakeholders and external partners in a dynamic space systems program. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of aerospace engineering experience with software development exposure.
• 2+ years directly supporting software development projects.
• 1+ year in project or team leadership.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test space-based software for optical instruments and subsystems.
• Interpret system architecture and allocate software/firmware requirements across interfaces.
• Oversee software verification, validation, and test campaigns across the lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers on systems engineering, verification, and V&V methodologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in TIMs and coordinate with internal/external partners.
• Support travel or off-site work as needed.

Skills

Systems engineering

Space software

Leadership

Requirements management

Active clearance

Tools

JAMA

DOORS

JIRA

Cameo

Job description

Rocket Lab Space Systems seeks a Senior Software Systems Engineer II in Tucson to design, develop, and test space-based electro-optical sensors and related software. You will manage budgets, requirements, and verification while collaborating across teams to ensure mission success.

You will mentor peers, drive verification activities, and engage with internal stakeholders and external partners in a dynamic space systems program. Travel may be required.