Software Engineer, Advanced Pilot Assistant Software (Autonomy & Robotics)

Rocket Lab; San Carlos (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking software engineers to develop robotic software and embedded systems aimed at enhancing aviation safety and performance. This hybrid role requires a technical background and offers the opportunity to work on innovative technologies in a fast-paced startup environment, promoting collaboration and advanced engineering practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Paid Time Off

Connectivity Stipend

Health and Wellness Allowance

Financial Planning (401(k))

Qualifications

• Experience with robotic software development, especially in Perception, Prediction, Planning, or Control.
• Familiarity with safety-critical coding practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a distributed team to deliver software features.
• Write high-quality, extensible, and well-documented code.
• Conduct testing and validation of software functionality.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Technical degree (CS or related)

Tools

Linux

RTOS

ROS

DDS

Job description

About Beacon AI

Beacon AI is developing AI pilot assistant technology to transform aviation, flight safety, operational efficiency, and pilot capabilities. We are on a mission to leverage the power of artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to revolutionize the aviation industry. Join us to be at the cutting edge of technological innovation for the second century of aviation.

Role Overview

Beacon AI is looking for software engineers to develop robotic software and/or embedded systems that can reliably perform complex tasks in aviation environments. You will help design, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain new software functionality in aircraft across the globe. We seek a team player who is excited to solve challenging problems; the products you work on will fuse massive amounts of data to increase aviation safety and performance, focusing on reliability and optimization. You will join a diverse team dedicated to making a real-world impact using advanced, creative technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborative Development: Collaborate proactively with a distributed team to deliver software features using modern middleware technologies.

• High-Quality Code: Write high-quality, extensible code that is well-tested and documented.

• Code Reviews: Contribute quality code reviews for internal and external engineers.

• Security: Identify and fix security vulnerabilities in open-source code.

• Agile Practices: Advance modern, agile, secure software development practices that enhance excellent engineering practices.

• System Integration: Integrate various software and hardware components to create a cohesive aviation pilot assistant system.

• Testing and Deployment: Conduct testing and validation of software functionality, ensuring reliability and performance.

• Improve Performance: Lead the migration of existing Python code to C++ to enhance the performance and efficiency of our edge devices.

What Will Make You Successful

• Technical Background: Technical degree (CS or related), strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and familiarity with probability and statistical methods.

• Robotic Software Stack: Proven track record of developing and deploying parts of a robotic software stack like Perception, Prediction, Planning, or Control modules is helpful.

• Aviation Standards: Experience in developing software features that meet aviation industry standards, regulations, and best practices, and general familiarity with safety-critical coding practices.

• Middleware Technologies: 3+ years experience with Linux or RTOS and/or middleware technologies such as ROS, DDS.

• Startup Environment: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment with limited guidance and direction.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Points

• Passion for Aviation: A passion for advanced mobility and aviation.

• Mobility Solutions: Experience with self-driving mobility solutions, drone autopilot, motion planning, or similar challenging robotics problems.

• Machine Learning: Experience working on advanced machine learning problems.

• Nvidia Devices: Experience working with the Nvidia family of devices or similar.

• Embedded Systems: Experience working with embedded systems, sensors, and drivers.

This is a hybrid role and requires working from our San Carlos, CA office at least three days a week, with the option to work remotely the remaining days.

Perks & Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with our generous health benefits, with 80% of medical costs covered by the company for the employee and 25% for their dependents.

• Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with 3 weeks of paid vacation, in addition to 14 company-paid holidays each year.

• Connectivity Stipend: Stay connected with our cell phone benefit, ensuring you have the tools you need to excel in your role.

• Health and Wellness Allowance: Use this towards a gym membership or subscription to a meditation app, empowering you to prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• Financial Planning: Prepare for the future with our 401(k) program. While we currently do not offer matching, we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future.

For nearly all roles, the following may apply:

At this time, due to United States Department of State regulations, we are only able to hire U.S. Persons. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident (U.S. citizen, legal immigrant with a 'Green Card', or a protected individual who has been granted permanent asylum or refugee status.) These aerospace restrictions mean that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. All work must be performed in the United States.

Beacon AI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, employer complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employer expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.