Flight Software Engineer I - Real-Time Embedded Systems

Rocket Lab; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Flight Software Engineer I to contribute from requirements through coding and testing, with opportunities to test on orbit and influence mission outcomes.

You’ll develop software for RTOS or embedded Linux, create drivers for IMUs and star trackers, and build comprehensive unit tests within a CI framework, collaborating with hardware and systems engineers. This role offers hands-on impact on spacecraft and space mission success.

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 IMUs, star trackers, reaction wheels and other spacecraft sensors and actuators.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests to run within a CI 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.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

RTOS/Embedded Linux

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree

Job description

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Flight Software Engineer I to contribute from requirements through coding and testing, with opportunities to test on orbit and influence mission outcomes.

You’ll develop software for RTOS or embedded Linux, create drivers for IMUs and star trackers, and build comprehensive unit tests within a CI framework, collaborating with hardware and systems engineers. This role offers hands-on impact on spacecraft and space mission success.