Senior Quality Engineer II (Software)

Rocket Lab - Events(5 days ago)

Chantilly, VAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$126,672 - $171,416 (estimated)Space Systems

About this role

Senior Quality Engineer II (Software) at Rocket Lab’s Optical Systems division in Chantilly, VA responsible for providing quality and mission assurance for mission-critical software used in space payloads, ground systems, and integrated hardware/software products. The role emphasizes ensuring software requirements, verification, and controlled releases across the full lifecycle in a regulated, non-recoverable space environment. This position supports programs for DoD and Intelligence Community customers and requires working within export-compliant frameworks.

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Required Skills

Software Quality
Requirements Review
Test Planning
Verification
Configuration Management
Release Control
Risk Management
Root Cause
Supplier Oversight
Power BI

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) (Preferred)
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt (Preferred)
U.S. Government Security Clearance (Able to Obtain)

About Rocket Lab - Events

rocketlabcorp.com

Rocket 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.