Flight Software Engineer II

2 days ago

Long Beach, CA, USAMid Level

H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$108k - $148k/yr

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.

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.

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.