Flight Software Engineer I
Rocket Lab Corporation•Littleton, CO
•$81,000 - $112,000•Onsite
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking a Flight Software Engineer I for its Space Systems team in Littleton, Colorado. The role supports flight software development across Space Systems programs and involves all stages of software design and development, from defining requirements through coding and testing. Software may be tested and operated on orbit within weeks or months. The engineer will work with a team developing software for spacecraft and other space systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
- Experience in embedded software development.
- Proficiency in C and C++.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux.
- Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Experience with Rust.
- Advanced degree.
- Experience developing software and drivers using CAN/CAN-FD and/or UDP/TCP within an embedded system.
- Experience developing software for autonomous vehicles operating in harsh environments, such as satellites or autonomous vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Develop application software for real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or embedded Linux.
- Develop hardware drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators, including inertial measurement units (IMUs), star trackers, and reaction wheels.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests within a continuous integration framework.
- Collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop test engineers to verify and validate combined software and hardware functionality.
- Collaborate with systems and embedded systems engineers to develop, document, and validate requirements.
- Review source code changes and ensure they meet company coding standards.
- Participate in design reviews, including PDR and CDR.
- Assist with on-orbit and interplanetary flight operations.
Benefits
- Company stock as part of total compensation.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Medical plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
