Senior Flight Software Engineer I

Rocket Lab Long Beach, CA Full Time USD 145,000 - 207,000 p.a. Today About The Job At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separati... Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Develop... We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer I for our team based out of headquarters in Long Beach, CA . In this role, you will play a key role in supporting the development of flight software for our Space Systems programs. You’ll spend your days participating in all aspects of software design and de... Key Responsibilities Develop application software to run within a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and/or embedded Linux Develop hardware drivers to interface to Inertial Measurement Units (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 Required Skills & Abilities Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree 5+ years of demonstrated applicable experience in embedded software development Proficiency in C and C++ languages Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or with Embedded Linux Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance U.S. Citizenship Is Required, Due To Program Requirements Active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance Advanced Degree Experience developing software and drivers with CAN/CAN-FD and/or UDP/TCP within an embedded system Experience developing software for autonomous vehicles operating in harsh environments, such as satellites or autonomous vehicles Qualifications Education: Bachelor Work Authorization Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO Apply now Please let Rocket Lab know you found this job on JobVista. This helps us grow! Apply now Apply now Please let Rocket Lab know you found this job on JobVista. This helps us grow! Apply now Job Overview Company Rocket Lab Location Long Beach, CA Job Type Full Time Salary USD 145,000 - 207,000 p.a. Education Bachelor Posted Today Deadline Feb 7, 2027 About Company Industry Aerospace/Defense Founded 2018 View Company Profile ⟶ Quick Actions