Rocket Lab · 3 hours ago
Flight Software Engineer II/ Senior Flight Software Engineer I
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that provides innovative launch services and spacecraft solutions. They are seeking Flight Software Engineers II/Senior Flight Software Engineers I to support the development of flight software for their Space Systems programs, participating in all aspects of software design, coding, and testing, with opportunities to see their software operate on orbit shortly after development.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Assist with on-orbit (and interplanetary!) flight operations
Qualification
Required
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)
5+ years of demonstrated applicable experience in embedded software development (for Senior Flight Software Engineer I)
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 DoD US Government Secret security clearance or, ability to obtain and maintain one
Preferred
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
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 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
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-28
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