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Senior Network Software Engineer I -Secret Clearance

RL Headquarters💼 Full-time💰 $130,000–$130,000🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manage software development and integration of routers, radios, and laser communication devices for a constellation of spacecraft, while overseeing suppliers and subcontractors to deliver Space-to-Space and Space-to-Ground communications systems.

Role type

Senior Network Software Engineer (Embedded Systems & Government Programs)

Builds

Constellation networking systems, integrated communication subsystems, and simulation/test approaches for spacecraft.

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems / Secure Network Communications

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Network software development, embedded systems management, systems engineering methods, requirements management, interface management, project delivery planning, staffing planning, software development standards definition, supplier/subcontractor management, Jira proficiency, simulation design.

Preferred skills

RF and spacecraft experience, SDA NEBULA architectures knowledge, Cyber Security controls, encryption, agile team leadership, project management (PMP/APMP), Docker, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, engineering management tools (Microsoft Project/Smartsheet).

Technologies

Routers, radios, laser communication devices, Jira, Docker, Kubernetes, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet

Responsibilities

Manage software development and integration of network devices on spacecraft constellations; Interface with subcontractors and internal teams to maintain development plans and milestones; Design and develop simulation and test approaches for constellation networking; Define KPIs for contractors and internal teams; Set the battle rhythm for subcontractor feature drops; Develop and maintain software development standards and procedures.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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