Senior Network Software Engineer I -Secret ClearancePosted today

The opportunity

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.

What you'll do

  • 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

What they're looking for

  • 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