Senior Flight Software Engineer I/II
Rocket LabLong Beach, California, United States
Posted May 4, 2026
120000 - 190000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more.
Job Description
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer I/II to support the development of flight software for its Space Systems programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and developing flight software, collaborating with hardware-in-the-loop test engineers, and participating in review of source code changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree
- 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
- Active Secret security clearance OR ability to obtain and maintain one
Benefits
- Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
