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Flight Software Engineer I

Rocket Lab
Actively Hiring
Auckland, NZfull_timePosted Today
2550 Electron GNCFlight Software
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT ROCKET LAB</strong></p> <p>Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.</p></div><p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>While other companies talk about it, we do it!</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p><strong>ABOUT ENGINEERING AT ROCKET LAB:</strong></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8" lang="MI-NZ" data-contrast="none"><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">Engineering</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">is</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">at</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">the</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">heart</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">of</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">Rocket</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">Lab</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">. </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">Our</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">engineering</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">team</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">has</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8"> a </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">proven</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">track</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">record</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">of</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">designing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8"> and </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">developing</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">world-class</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">rockets</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8"> and </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">spacecraft</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">that</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8"> are </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">changing</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">the</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">way</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">we</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">access</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8"> and </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">use</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">space</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">. </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">You’ll</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">work</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">alongside</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">driven</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">, </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">talented</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">engineers</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">from</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">varied</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">backgrounds</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8"> and </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">experience</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">levels</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">, </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">all</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">committed</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8"> to </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">the</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">same</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">mission</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">.</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8" lang="MI-NZ" data-contrast="none"><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">Our</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">engineering</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">team</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">members</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">span</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">design</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">, </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">analysis</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">, </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">prototyping</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">, </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">testing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">, </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">manufacturing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">, </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">assembly</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8"> and </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">integration</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">, </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">quality</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">control</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">, </span><span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">engineering</span> <span class="SpellingError SCXW113059044 BCX8">documentation</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW113059044 BCX8">, and more. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW113059044 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span class="EOP SCXW113059044 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER I - ELECTRON</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Electron flight software provides critical support to vehicle systems through launch and on orbit, operating rocket and spacecraft avionics, collecting and distributing telemetry and commands, and hosting guidance, navigation and control software. Flight software is used through the full lifecycle of the Electron rocket, from production to launch.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":100,"335559739":100}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">An Electron Flight Software engineer will be responsible for creation, maintenance and support of software on both the Electron rocket and associated ground-based communication systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Flight Software <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Launch Vehicle Avionics Embedded Computers</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ground Segment Communications</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559685":363,"335559739":160,"335559740":256,"335559991":283}"> </span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559685":363,"335559739":160,"335559740":256,"335559991":283}"><span class="TextRun SCXW13027092 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW13027092 BCX8">Avionics simulations (including Hardware-in-the-loop)</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW13027092 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559685":363,"335559739":160,"335559740":256,"335559991":283}"> </span></span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559685":363,"335559739":160,"335559740":256,"335559991":283}">Software Development</span> <ul> <li>Develop software and unit tests according to bug-fix and feature requests </li> <li>Develop documentation for operation of software products </li> <li>Participate in review of flight code merge requests </li> <li>Facilitate software architecture meetings </li> <li>Approve software architecture designs </li> <li>Keep tickets up to date regarding work in progress </li> <li>Manage trade-studies </li> <li>Approve Software Requirements </li> <li>Facilitate stakeholder meetings </li> <li>Deliver training on use of software products </li> <li>Deploy operational software</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or demonstrated equivalent level of knowledge.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Minimum of 2 years experience within a software engineering related discipline </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">C/C++ development.<span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with high-reliability software systems.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience with networking. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Radio communications and related technologies such as SDR, encoding schemes. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Embedded software development fundamentals. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience developing within Linux systems. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Python development. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="46" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Data processing and analysis.<span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true}"> </span></li> </ul> <p>If the above sounds like you <strong>apply</strong> now!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHAT TO EXPECT</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p>Important information:</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:</strong></span></p> <p><em>To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR <a href="https://urldefense.us/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.pmddtc.state.gov_-3Fid-3Dddtc-5Fkb-5Farticle-5Fpage-26sys-5Fid-3D24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987&amp;d=DwMFog&amp;c=N_fLK0KxmM34zjMadXHMx_SQYmXWO3FX0MRVr1hBcn4&amp;r=prjnch9sxomG2ahCicblmM3m-FuPObepspoR1qvWq2I&amp;m=ExC44mBPk2emo4Fr0xPSGZN0UraQ1ZtkDTxwR7iWw5rixcFQb-Wjlv7lJcecLldz&amp;s=0lfm4LyRtFwK220WHBK11DGHWSVvVhQEcfa5G_2Nf18&amp;e=">here</a>.</em></p> <p><em>Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.</em></p> <p><em>Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.</a>This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.</em></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:</strong></span></p> <p><em>For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. </em></p> <p><em>Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here <a class="fui-Link ___m14voj0 f3rmtva f1ern45e f1deefiw f1n71otn f1q5o8ev f1h8hb77 f1vxd6vx f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f9n3di6 f1ids18y fygtlnl f1deo86v f12x56k7 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f50u1b5 fs3pq8b f1hghxdh f1tymzes f1x7u7e9 f1cmlufx f10aw75t fsle3fq" href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/01/23/2020-00574/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-us-munitions-list-categories-i-ii-and-iii" target="_blank">ITAR Regulations.</a></em></p></div>

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End-to-end space company building rockets and spacecraft, with a large aerospace manufacturing and technician workforce (A&P, avionics, composite, and assembly/integration/test technicians).

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Employment Typefull_time
Department2550 Electron GNC
CategoryFlight Software
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