Senior Flight Software Engineer II - Secret Clearance
Rocket Lab Corporation12 days ago
Base Salary
$151k - $227k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop application software for real-time operating systems and embedded Linux.
- Develop hardware drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators, including inertial measurement units, star trackers, and reaction wheels.
- Develop and maintain unit tests within a continuous integration framework.
- Collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop test engineers to verify and validate combined 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.
- Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
- 8+ years of applicable embedded software development experience.
- Proficiency in C and C++.
- Experience with RTOS or embedded Linux.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
- Preferred qualifications include active TS/SCI clearance, an advanced degree, CAN/CAN-FD or UDP/TCP embedded development experience, and software experience for autonomous vehicles operating in harsh environments.
Benefits
- Company stock as part of the total compensation package.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Medical plans including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with company HSA contributions.
- Dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
- Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, employee merchandise discounts, and other employee discounts.
- Position is based at Rocket Lab headquarters in Long Beach, California.