Senior Flight Software Engineer I​/II - Secret Clearance

Senior Flight Software Engineer I/II - SECRET CLEARANCE

Long Beach, CA

• 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
• Assist with on‑orbit (and interplanetary) flight operations

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This position can be hired at the Senior Flight Software Engineer I or Senior Flight Software Engineer II level).

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• Active Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• 5+ years of demonstrated applicable experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency in C and C++ languages
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or with Embedded Linux
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• Active Secret clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• 8+ years of demonstrated applicable experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency in C and C++ languages
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or with Embedded Linux
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Advanced Degree
• 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

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including:

• Top tier medical HMO, PPO, and a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts

Base Pay Range (CA Only): $120,000—$190,000 USD

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any…