About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering end-to-end space solutions provider, committed to delivering responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design, manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and much more, with the mission of making space accessible. The rockets and satellites we develop and launch facilitate some of the most ambitious and critical space missions worldwide, promoting scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, national security, and exciting technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket has emerged as the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket each year, successfully delivering over 230 satellites to orbit. In parallel, we are advancing the development of Neutron, our forthcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division is responsible for designing and constructing a broad range of satellites, payloads, and components, including spacecraft selected for NASA's lunar and Martian missions, as well as components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
SPACE SYSTEMS
At Rocket Lab, we don’t just launch rockets; we are crafting the future of space. Our Space Systems team is dedicated to building everything from complete spacecraft and precision payloads to the vital components and subsystems necessary for their operation in space, such as solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, and radios.
Our Space Systems team has been instrumental in over 1,700 missions spanning interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing, and national security initiatives. We have developed spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to both the Moon and Mars, collaborating with esteemed partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U. S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft or a constellation of satellites, our world-class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.
PRINCIPAL NETWORK SOFTWARE ENGINEER
We are seeking a passionate Principal Network Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Littleton, CO office. This role is pivotal in driving Rocket Lab’s flagship initiatives to achieve program milestones and ensure successful project deliveries.
