Senior Flight Software Engineer I - Secret Clearance

SPACE SYSTEMS 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, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives.

Space Force. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.

SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER I - SECRET CLEARANCE 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 development, from requirements definition through coding and testing.

And when we say test, we mean your software will be on orbit within weeks and months, not years. Thanks to having our own rockets and launch sites, we have frequent opportunities to test and operate our software on orbit.

To be successful in this role, you must want to see your software make a big impact on the way we explore space and use it as a platform for discovery and innovation.

Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: - 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 QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL BRING AS SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER I: - Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree - 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 with Embedded Linux - U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: - Active 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 This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion. Base Pay Range (CA Only) $124,000 - $171,000 USD WHAT TO EXPECT We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.