Principal Network Software Engineer - TS/SCI

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach

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Company
Rocket Lab Corporation
Location
Long Beach
Salary
$223,000 — $339,000
Posted
February 10, 2026

About this job

PRINCIPAL NETWORK SOFTWARE ENGINEER - TS/SCI Rocket Lab is looking for a driven Principal Network Software Engineer, to be based out of our headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This role will work with a team of engineers on Rocket Lab’s flagship efforts to deliver on program milestones related to Space-to-Space Communications, Space-to-Ground Communications, Payload Software, and Data Security. The successful candidate will have prior experience managing software development efforts for embedded systems and government programs. Knowledge of secure network systems is a must have, with RF and spacecraft experience being an additional benefit. This role will report to the Senior Director of Space Systems Software.…

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