Rocket Lab · 12 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer I (TS/SCI)
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, support board bring-up and testing, and execute debugging in the lab.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
TS/SCI security clearance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
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
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
2025-12-28
2025-12-26
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