Flight Software Engineer I — On-Orbit Embedded Systems

Rocketlab

Littleton (CO)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Flight Software Engineer I to develop flight software for Space Systems programs, from requirements through testing, with on-orbit testing opportunities. You’ll work on RTOS/Embedded Linux, hardware drivers, and unit tests, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a technical field and proficiency in C/C++. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree.
Experience in embedded software development.
Proficiency in C and C++ languages.
Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or with Embedded Linux.
U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements.

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