Senior Firmware Engineer II/Principal (TS/SCI)

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer II/Principal to support Tranche 3 of the U.S. Space Development Agency's (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) using the latest FPGA technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital firmware design, FPGAs, and embedded systems in a radiation environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering or equivalent discipline
• 8-12 years of experience (Senior Firmware Engineer II) or 12+ years of experience (Principal Firmware Engineer)
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Experience in digital firmware design
• Experience with FPGAs and embedded systems in a radiation environment
• Experience in project management, team leadership, and/or mentoring
• Experience with systems engineering methods
• Experience with DDR4, Aurora, and high-speed transceiver design and verification
• Familiarity with AXI Stream and AXI Memory Mapped interfaces
• Embedded C/C++ software development for ARM processors and MCUs over the full stack including Linux
• Experience in FPGA- or ASIC-based image processing algorithms
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• PCB design and schematic capture and layout with tools such as Altium Designer

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance