# Senior Network Software Engineer II -Secret Clearance 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: Senior
- Location: Littleton, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/7994294003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-senior-network-software-engineer-ii-secret-clearance/

## About the role

Rocket Lab is looking for a driven Senior Network Software Engineer II to be based out of our office in Littleton, CO. This role will work with a team of engineers on Rocket Lab’s flagship efforts to deliver on program milestones related to Space-to-Space Communications, Space-to-Ground Communications, Payload Software, and Data Security. The successful candidate will have prior experience managing software development efforts for embedded systems and government programs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering or similar technical discipline
- 8+ 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

Tags: Space Systems Software

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