Principal Software Engineer /Senior Principal Software Engineer - TS/SCI
Rocket Lab - Events(1 month ago)
About this role
The Principal / Senior Principal Software Engineer will act as Chief Software Engineer for a major satellite constellation program, responsible for ensuring delivery of scalable, reliable mission software for flight and ground systems. The role is based in Long Beach, CA, requires extensive embedded and ground software experience, and mandates an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. eligibility to work on ITAR-regulated programs.
Required Skills
- Software Architecture
- Flight Software
- Embedded Software
- Ground Software
- RTOS
- C
- C++
- Python
- Hardware Integration
- DIO
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
About Rocket Lab - Events
rocketlabcorp.comRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.
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