Senior Flight Software Engineer II
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer II for its Space Systems team, based at the company’s headquarters in Long Beach, California. The role supports flight software development for Space Systems programs and involves work throughout the software lifecycle, from requirements definition through design, coding, and testing. The software is intended for deployment and operation on spacecraft, with opportunities for on-orbit testing and flight operations. The engineer develops application software for RTOS and/or embedded Linux environments, spacecraft hardware drivers, and unit tests within a continuous integration framework. The role involves close collaboration with hardware-in-the-loop test engineers, systems engineers, and embedded systems engineers, as well as participation in code reviews and design reviews. The position may involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent, at least eight years of applicable embedded software development experience, proficiency in C and C++, and experience with RTOS or embedded Linux. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, and U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
- At least 8 years of demonstrated applicable experience in embedded software development.
- Proficiency in C and C++.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.
- 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 and/or embedded Linux.
- Develop hardware drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators, including inertial measurement units, star trackers, and reaction wheels.
- Develop and maintain unit tests for execution 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, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
