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Rocket Lab · 2 days ago
Senior Flight Software Engineer
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years exp
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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
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Required
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree
5+ years of demonstrated applicable experience in embedded software development
Proficiency in C and C++ languages
Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or with Embedded Linux
Preferred
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
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
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
Benefits
Company stock or cash incentives
Discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401(k) retirement plan options
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Paid parental leave
Other discounts and perks
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab delivers a range of complete rocket systems and technologies for fast and low-cost payload deployment.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.18BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalUnited States Space ForceFuture Fund
2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $120M
2024-02-01Post Ipo Debt· $355M
2021-09-24Grant· $24.35M
Leadership Team
Shaun O'Donnel
Executive Vice President Of Operations
Recent News
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