Senior Flight Software Engineer II - Secret Clearance
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer II to support the development of flight software for Space Systems programs. Based at the company’s headquarters in Long Beach, California, this role covers software design and development from requirements definition through coding and testing. The software is intended to be operated on orbit, with opportunities for frequent in-space testing and operations through Rocket Lab’s rockets and launch sites. The role involves developing applications for real-time operating systems and/or embedded Linux, creating drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators, and working with software, hardware-in-the-loop, systems, and embedded systems engineers. The engineer will contribute to requirements, verification and validation, code reviews, design reviews, and 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, with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
- 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.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Active 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 a Real Time Operating System (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 for a Continuous Integration framework.
- Collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop test engineers to verify and validate combined software and hardware functionality.
- Collaborate 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, including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
- 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
