Senior Embedded Software Engineer ; TS​/SCI

Position: Senior Embedded Software Engineer I (TS/SCI)

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

SPACE

SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets - we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force.

SENIOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER I – TS/SCI CLEARANCE

Rocket Lab's Optical Systems division solves mission‑critical space domain and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) challenges for Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. Our vision is to revolutionize the space‑based payload market with innovative and novel designs for space, terrestrial, and airborne environments.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer I based at our Optical Systems sites in Tucson, AZ, or Chantilly, VA, you will support Tranche 3 of the U.S. Space Development Agency's (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) using the latest High‑Performance Computing (HPC) technologies including Nvidia CUDA to support advanced Electro‑Optical (EO/IR) technology.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

• Develop and maintain software for embedded platforms.
• Support board bring‑up and test of products.
• Execute debugging software in the lab.
• Perform synthesis, implementation, and timing analysis.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS SENIOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER I

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent discipline with 5-8 years of experience.
• Experience in embedded software engineering.
• TS/SCI security clearance.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

• Familiarity with VxWorks, RTEMS, or Thread
  
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• Experience with C/C++.
• Experience with interfaces, timing, and communications protocols.
• Familiarity with C/C++, Python, and MATLAB.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings, use hands and fingers and operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. Our people out‑think, out‑work and out‑pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and focus on delivering results.

Important information:

For candidates seeking to work in US offices only:
Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations under U.S. government regulations, including ITAR. 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 other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at  This resource is dedicated solely to assisting job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview.

For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices only:
Background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers. You must be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by U.S. ITAR.

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