Flight Software Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking an Electron Flight Software Engineer to develop, maintain and support software for the Electron rocket and ground-based systems.

The role covers flight software and software development, including embedded avionics, test, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operation of space hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software-related field required or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a software engineering role

Responsibilities

• Flight Vehicle Avionics Embedded Computers
• Ground Segment Communications
• Avionics simulations (including Hardware-in-the-loop)
• Develop software and unit tests according to bug-fix and feature requests
• Develop documentation for operation of software products
• Participate in review of flight code merge requests
• Facilitate software architecture meetings
• Approve Software Architecture designs
• Keep tickets up to date regarding work in progress
• Manage trade-studies
• Approve Software Requirements
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings
• Deliver training on use of software products
• Deploy operational software

Skills

Software engineering

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or demonstrated equivalent

Job description

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

While other companies talk about it, we do it!

Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab . Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space . You’ll work alongside driven , talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels , all committed to the same mission . Our engineering team members span design , analysis , prototyping , testing , manufacturing , assembly and integration , quality control , engineering documentation , and more.

FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER - ELECTRON

Electron flight software provides critical support to vehicle systems through launch and on orbit, operating rocket and spacecraft avionics, collecting and distributing telemetry and commands, and hosting guidance, navigation and control software. Flight software is used through the full lifecycle of the Electron rocket, from production to launch.

An ElectronFlight Software engineerwillberesponsible forcreation,maintenanceand support of software onboththe Electronrocketandassociatedground-based communication systems.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Flight Software
  • Launch Vehicle Avionics Embedded Computers
  • Ground Segment Communications
  • Avionics simulations (including Hardware-in-the-loop)
• Software Development
  • Develop software and unit tests according to bug-fix and feature requests
  • Develop documentation for operation of software products
  • Participate in review of flight code merge requests
  • Facilitate software architecture meetings
  • Approve software architecture designs
  • Keep tickets up to date regarding work in progress
  • Manage trade-studies
  • Approve Software Requirements
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings
  • Deliver training on use of software products
  • Deploy operational software

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering ordemonstratedequivalent level of knowledge.
• Minimum of 2 years experience within a software engineering related discipline

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with high-reliability software systems.
• Experience with networking.
• Radio communications and related technologies such as SDR, encoding schemes.
• Embedded software development fundamentals.
• Experience developing within Linux systems.
• Data processing and analysis.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [e-mail]. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.

Rocket Lab is required to comply with US export compliance laws & regulations including the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).These regulations restrict whom Rocket Lab can share materials with, and whom can receive those materials. This includes hardware, technical data, and defense services.Access to these materials is required for employment at Rocket Lab; being unable to meet these export compliance requirements means that you will be ineligible for employment at Rocket Lab.