Senior Flight Software Engineer I - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer I to support development of flight software for Space Systems programs. Based at the company’s headquarters in Long Beach, California, this role participates in the full software lifecycle, from requirements definition through design, coding, and testing. The software is intended to operate on orbit within weeks or months, with opportunities to test and operate it in space. The position also supports on-orbit and interplanetary flight operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
At least 5 years of demonstrated applicable experience in embedded software development.
Proficiency in C and C++.
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux.
U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Advanced degree.
Experience with Rust.
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 interfacing with inertial measurement units (IMUs), star trackers, reaction wheels, and other spacecraft sensors and actuators.
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.
Work with systems engineers 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, such as 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, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a company HSA contribution.
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.
Subsidized EV charging.
Onsite fitness centers where available.
Discounted gym memberships.
Complimentary snacks and beverages.
50% employee discount on the company merchandise store.
Other employee discounts.