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Rocket Lab · 19 hours ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer I

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer I will support the development of payload flight software for Electro-Optical technology, focusing on novel systems for space sensor payloads.

AerospaceSoftwareManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Play a key role supporting the development of payload software, external interfaces, and operating system deployments

Focusing on deployment of novel systems on Size/Weight/Power constrained computing hardware for space sensor payloads

Participate in all aspects of software design and development starting with requirements generation and following through implementation, testing, deployment, and support

Leverage core understanding of Linux fundamentals, fault tolerant design, device interface implementation, and real-time operating systems

Be a part of a team of driven pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space

Qualification

Low level C programmingLinux fundamentalsReal-time operating systemsOperating system deploymentHardware driver interfacesHybrid CPythonTimingCommunications protocolsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent discipline with 5-8 years of experience

Experience in software engineering with low level C programming

Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Government Security Clearance

Preferred

Experience with operating system deployment and hardware driver and interfaces

Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Exposure to hybrid C and Python for test desired

Experience with interfaces, timing, and communications protocols

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Company

Rocket Lab

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Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.

Founded in 2006

Long Beach, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://rocketlabcorp.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$1.98B

Key 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

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