Flight Software Engineer I: Embedded Avionics for Space

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking an Electron Flight Software engineer to create, maintain and support software for the Electron rocket and ground systems.

You'll develop software and unit tests, produce operation documentation, review code, and participate in architecture discussions across avionics, flight software, and ground segments. Strong collaboration with engineers across disciplines and ability to work under tight deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software/engineering or demonstrated equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in software engineering.
• Experience with high‑reliability software systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with Linux is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain flight software for Electron rocket and ground systems.
• Create unit tests and document software operations.
• Review flight code merge requests and participate in architecture meetings.
• Maintain tickets and manage trade-studies.
• Deliver software deployments and training.

Skills

Flight Software

Software Development

Documentation

Stakeholder meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking an Electron Flight Software engineer to create, maintain and support software for the Electron rocket and ground systems.

You'll develop software and unit tests, produce operation documentation, review code, and participate in architecture discussions across avionics, flight software, and ground segments. Strong collaboration with engineers across disciplines and ability to work under tight deadlines is essential.