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Flight Software Engineer II/ Senior Flight Software Engineer I

Rocket Lab USA

$110,000 - $170,000
Dec 23, 2025
Long Beach, CA, US
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Rocket Lab is looking to solve the problem of developing flight software for their Space Systems programs to support the development of complete spacecraft, precision payloads, and components

Requirements

  • Proficiency in C and C++ languages
  • Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or with Embedded Linux
  • Experience developing software and drivers with 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
  • Active DoD US Government Secret security clearance or, ability to obtain and maintain one
  • U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
  • Experience with embedded software development

Responsibilities

  • Develop application software to run within a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and/or embedded Linux
  • Develop hardware drivers to interface to Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Star Trackers, Reaction Wheels and other spacecraft sensors and actuators
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests to run 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 engineers and embedded systems engineers in developing, documenting and validating requirements
  • Participate in review of source code changes and ensure all changes meet company coding standards
  • Participate in design reviews such as a PDR and CDR

Other

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree
  • 2+ years of demonstrated applicable experience in embedded software development (for Flight Software Engineer II) or 5+ years (for Senior Flight Software Engineer I)
  • U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
  • Active DoD US Government Secret security clearance or, ability to obtain and maintain one
  • Ability to commute to buildings and work in an office environment