About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering space technology company dedicated to providing comprehensive launch services, cutting-edge spacecraft design and manufacturing, as well as payloads and satellite components. Our mission is to democratize access to space, enabling groundbreaking scientific exploration, Earth monitoring, national security, and innovative technology demonstrations through our advanced rockets and satellites.
Our Electron rocket has emerged as the second most frequently launched rocket in the U. S. and has successfully deployed over 230 satellites into orbit. We are also in the process of developing Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for deploying larger constellations. Our Space Systems division designs and constructs a wide range of satellites and components, including spacecraft selected for NASA's ambitious missions to the Moon and Mars, along with critical components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
SPACE SYSTEMS
At Rocket Lab, we are not merely launching rockets; we are shaping the future of space exploration. Our Space Systems team is responsible for the creation of everything from complete spacecraft and precision payloads to the subsystems required to ensure their success in space, such as solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, and communication radios.
This dynamic team has facilitated over 1,700 missions, encompassing interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing, and national security operations. Collaborating with esteemed partners like NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U. S. Space Force, we build high-performance spacecraft, constellations, and vertically integrated components that are vital for bold space missions.
PRINCIPAL NETWORK SOFTWARE ENGINEER
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Principal Network Software Engineer to join our team at our Long Beach headquarters. You will collaborate with a dedicated group of engineers to advance Rocket Lab's flagship initiatives, contributing to the development of innovative network software solutions.

