Senior Software Engineer II for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Chantilly, Virginia, United States. You will design flight software to support spacecraft for the U.S. Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (Tranche 3), focusing on deploying novel algorithms into size/weight/power-constrained sensor systems. You will participate in all aspects of software design and development—from requirements generation through implementation, testing, and deployment—driving core software fundamentals of performance-oriented programming and leveraging accelerator technologies. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering and 8+ years of embedded software experience, with experience designing complex multithreaded applications and flight software. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Nice-to-haves include familiarity with high-performance and parallel processing, exposure to FPGA and CUDA, flight software system management, algorithm implementation, and familiarity with Python and MATLAB. The position is on-site in Chantilly, VA. Base Pay Range (VA Only): $143,300—$214,850 USD. Rocket Lab provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks. This posting is intended for candidates seeking to work in U.S. offices and is subject to ITAR requirements.

Senior Software Engineer II for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Chantilly, Virginia, United States. You will design flight software to support spacecraft for the U.S. Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (Tranche 3), focusing on deploying novel algorithms into size/weight/power-constrained sensor systems. You will participate in all aspects of software design and development—from requirements generation through implementation, testing, and deployment—driving core software fundamentals of performance-oriented programming and leveraging accelerator technologies. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering and 8+ years of embedded software experience, with experience designing complex multithreaded applications and flight software. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Nice-to-haves include familiarity with high-performance and parallel processing, exposure to FPGA and CUDA, flight software system management, algorithm implementation, and familiarity with Python and MATLAB. The position is on-site in Chantilly, VA. Base Pay Range (VA Only): $143,300—$214,850 USD. Rocket Lab provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks. This posting is intended for candidates seeking to work in U.S. offices and is subject to ITAR requirements.