Flight Software Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Develop application software for RTOS and embedded Linux environments.
• Develop and maintain hardware drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators, including IMUs, star trackers, and reaction wheels.
• Create comprehensive unit tests within a continuous integration framework.
• Collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop test engineers to verify and validate software and hardware functionality.
• Work with systems and embedded systems engineers to develop, document, and validate requirements.
• Review source code changes and ensure compliance with company coding standards.
• Participate in preliminary and critical design reviews.
• Assist with on-orbit and interplanetary flight operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
• At least 2 years of applicable embedded software development experience.
• Proficiency in C and C++.
• Experience with RTOS or embedded Linux.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Preferred: active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.
• Preferred: Rust programming experience.
• Preferred: advanced degree.
• Preferred: experience with CAN/CAN-FD and/or UDP/TCP in embedded systems.
• Preferred: experience developing software for autonomous vehicles operating in harsh environments, such as satellites or autonomous vehicles.

Benefits

• Company stock and an Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount.
• Medical plans including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with company HSA contributions, plus dental and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, a 50% employee merchandise discount, and other employee discounts.
• Based at Rocket Lab headquarters in Long Beach, California; the position may involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.