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Principal Software Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for Principal Software Engineer in Chantilly, VA. Staff level. First seen October 22, 2026; open as of November 12, 2026. Jobs taken straight from company career pages — no aggregator in between.

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Company
Rocket Lab Corporation
Where
Chantilly, VA
Level
Staff
First seen
October 22, 2026
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What the posting says

As a Principal Software Engineer for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Chantilly, VA, you will design flight software in support of spacecraft for Tranche 3 of the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Play a key role supporting the development of payload flight software for our Space Systems programs. Focus on deployment of novel algorithms into austere environments on Size/Weight/Power constrained sensor systems. Lead cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver integrated solutions. Provide technical…

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