Rocket Lab · 23 hours ago
Software Engineer II
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering launch services and spacecraft design. As a Software Engineer II in the Optical Systems division, you will support advanced Electro-Optical technology for the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, contributing to the development of payload software and system deployments.
AerospaceSoftwareManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent disciplines with 8-12 years of experience
Experience in software engineering with low level C programming
Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Government 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
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
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
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