Senior Embedded Software Engineer II
On-site · Tucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Senior Embedded Software Engineer II at Rocket Lab Optical Systems site in Tucson, AZ. Develop flight software for spacecraft payloads, including deployment of software on size/weight/power constrained hardware, and support end-to-end software lifecycle from requirements generation through implementation, testing, deployment, and support. Leverage Linux fundamentals, fault-tolerant design, device interfaces, and real-time operating systems (RTOS). Contribute to hardware driver interfaces and software for space sensor payloads, collaborating with a team to tackle challenging space missions and ensure robust, high-assurance software for mission-critical applications. Must have expertise in low-level C programming and be capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government security clearance; additional preferred experience includes OS deployment, hardware driver interfaces, RTOS exposure, hybrid C/Python testing, and knowledge of communications protocols. The role requires regular onsite work at the Tucson facility and adherence to ITAR-related requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent with 8-12 years of experience
- Experience in software engineering with low level C programming
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident or eligibility to obtain ITAR clearances for positions requiring ITAR
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