Senior Network Software Engineer I -Secret Clearance
Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA
Posted 20 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- low 0 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 683 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
As a Senior Network Software Engineer I at Rocket Lab, you will manage software development and integration for communication systems on spacecraft, including routers, radios, and laser communication devices. You will collaborate with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met, design testing approaches, and maintain software development standards. This role requires a strong background in network software and embedded systems, along with a Secret security clearance.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering or similar technical discipline
- 5+ years of relevant work industry experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of network software
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle
- Experience using Jira for software development management
- Experience with systems engineering methods including systems trades, requirements management, performance characterization, and interface management
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical engineering, or other technical discipline
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- An ownership outlook with the desire to build lasting systems and a willingness to identify gaps, develop plans to address them, and engage stakeholders to fill them
- Experience with SDA NEBULA architectures
- Experience with Cyber Security controls
What you get
- Anticipated annual equity grant value
- Competitive base pay
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
Worth weighing
- No specific technologies or programming languages mentioned, which may affect the clarity of the tech stack
- Active security clearance required, which may limit candidate pool
- Role involves significant collaboration with subcontractors and suppliers, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- Expectations for tight deadlines and high-pressure work environment may not suit all candidates
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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