Space Flight Software Engineer II

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical HMO, PPO

100% company-sponsored medical HSA option

Dental and vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation

5 days sick leave

11 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Rocketlab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Flight Software Engineer II to contribute to the development of flight software for innovative space systems programs. Your role will involve all aspects of software design, from coding to testing, with the opportunity to see your software in action soon after deployment.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience in embedded software development, with strong proficiency in C and C++. You'll collaborate closely with engineers ensuring robustness in the software for critical space applications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of demonstrated applicable experience in embedded software development.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop application software to run within a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and/or embedded Linux.
• Develop hardware drivers to interface with spacecraft sensors.
• Collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop test engineers.

Skills

Embedded software development

Proficiency in C and C++

Real Time Operating Systems

Hardware interfacing

Education

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

Tools

Embedded Linux

Continuous Integration

Job description

Rocketlab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Flight Software Engineer II to contribute to the development of flight software for innovative space systems programs. Your role will involve all aspects of software design, from coding to testing, with the opportunity to see your software in action soon after deployment.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience in embedded software development, with strong proficiency in C and C++. You'll collaborate closely with engineers ensuring robustness in the software for critical space applications.