# Principal Software Engineer at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8040501003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-principal-software-engineer/

## About the role

As a Principal Software Engineer for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will design flight software in support of spacecraft for Tranche 3 of the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering
- 12+ years of experience in embedded software engineering experience
- Experience in designing complex multithreaded application
- Experience designing flight software
- Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Government security clearance

Tags: OS - Software Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-principal-software-engineer/