Senior Flight Software Engineer I - Secret Clearance

12 days ago

Long Beach, CA, USASenior

H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$132k - $198k/yr

Responsibilities

Develop application software for RTOS and embedded Linux environments.
Develop hardware drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators, including IMUs, 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 software and hardware functionality.
Collaborate with systems and embedded systems engineers on requirements development, documentation, and validation.
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.
Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
At least 5 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, Rust experience, embedded CAN/CAN-FD or UDP/TCP development, and software experience for autonomous vehicles in harsh environments.

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 and 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, and employee discounts.
Position based at Rocket Lab headquarters in Long Beach, California.