Rocket Lab · 1 week ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer I
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer I will develop and maintain software for embedded platforms and support advanced Electro-Optical technology for U.S. Space Development Agency's initiatives.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent discipline with 5-8 years of experience
Experience in embedded software engineering
Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Government security clearance
Preferred
Familiarity with VxWorks, RTEMS, or ThreadX
Experience with C/C++
Experience with interfaces, timing, and communications protocols
Familiarity with C/C++, Python, and MATLAB
Active TS/SCI security clearance
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
2026-01-09
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