Senior Flight Software Engineer — Space Systems (Secret)

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Flight Software Engineer I to develop flight software for Space Systems programs. You will write software for RTOS/embedded Linux, build drivers for IMUs and spacecraft sensors, and contribute to on-orbit operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 5+ years of embedded software experience, and an active Secret Clearance. You will work with a team delivering critical space missions with frequent test opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Active Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• 5+ years of demonstrated applicable experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C and C++ languages.
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or 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 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

Skills

Embedded software

C and C++

RTOS/Embedded Linux

Secret Clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

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

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Flight Software Engineer I to develop flight software for Space Systems programs. You will write software for RTOS/embedded Linux, build drivers for IMUs and spacecraft sensors, and contribute to on-orbit operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 5+ years of embedded software experience, and an active Secret Clearance. You will work with a team delivering critical space missions with frequent test opportunities.