Senior Flight Software Engineer – Embedded Space Systems
Rocket Lab USA
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Job summary
Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO seeks a Senior Flight Software Engineer I to contribute across the full software lifecycle for Space Systems programs. You will implement RTOS/embedded Linux software, build hardware drivers, and perform testing that may run on orbit in weeks to months.
The role requires a strong background in embedded software, C/C++, and favorable experience with RTOS or Embedded Linux, plus a bachelor's degree and US citizenship.
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree.
- 5+ years of embedded software experience.
- Proficiency in C and C++ languages.
- Experience with RTOS or Embedded Linux.
Responsibilities
- Develop application software to run on RTOS or embedded Linux.
- Develop hardware drivers for IMUs, star trackers, reaction wheels, and sensors.
- Write and maintain unit tests within CI framework.
- Collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop test engineers to verify software/hardware functionality.
- Work with systems and embedded engineers to develop and validate requirements.
- Review source code changes and ensure coding standards.
- Participate in design reviews such as PDR and CDR.
- Assist with on-orbit flight operations.
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Job description
Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO seeks a Senior Flight Software Engineer I to contribute across the full software lifecycle for Space Systems programs. You will implement RTOS/embedded Linux software, build hardware drivers, and perform testing that may run on orbit in weeks to months.
The role requires a strong background in embedded software, C/C++, and favorable experience with RTOS or Embedded Linux, plus a bachelor's degree and US citizenship.
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