Lead Flight Software Engineer, Space Systems

Rocket Lab is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for its Optical Systems division in Tucson, AZ to design flight software for spacecraft and support Tranche 3 of the SDA Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The role emphasizes implementing high-performance, multithreaded code in space-grade environments and mentoring a team of engineers. You will lead architecture discussions, drive software standards, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions