Senior Flight Software Engineer II - Secret Clearance Verified today
About the Role
Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Flight Software Engineer II to support flight software development for Space Systems programs in Long Beach, CA. You will participate in all aspects of software design and development, from requirements definition through coding and testing. Your software will operate on orbit within weeks and months, thanks to Rocket Lab's owned rockets and launch sites.
What You'll Do
- Develop application software for Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux
- Develop hardware drivers for Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Star Trackers, Reaction Wheels, and other spacecraft sensors and actuators
- Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests in a Continuous Integration framework
- Collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop test engineers to verify combined software and hardware functionality
- Work with systems engineers and embedded systems engineers on requirements development, documentation, and validation
- Review source code changes and ensure compliance with company coding standards
- Participate in design reviews including PDR and CDR
- Assist with on-orbit and interplanetary flight operations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
- 8+ years demonstrated experience in embedded software development
- Proficiency in C and C++
- Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux
- U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements
Desirable Experience
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Advanced degree
- Software and driver development with CAN/CAN-FD and/or UDP/TCP in embedded systems
- Software development for autonomous vehicles in harsh environments such as satellites
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary: $143,000 to $214,000 USD. Total compensation (base and equity): $175,000 to $272,000 USD. Equity grant value depends on function, level, experience, and vesting schedule.
Benefits include company stock purchase program with 15% discount, medical (HMO, PPO, zero-cost HDHP with 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) with company match, subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on merchandise, and additional employee discounts.
Work Environment
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.