Senior Software Engineer - Neutron Flight Safety Systems

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services complete spacecraft design and manufacturing payloads satellite components and more all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally supporting scientific exploration Earth observation and missions to combat climate change national security and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rockethas become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit all while we work to develop Neutron our upcoming medium-lift reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites payloads and their components including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

Join the Neutron Flight Safety Systems team at Rocket Lab where we are developing Neutron a new medium-lift reusable launch vehicle. As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a crucial role in creating and maintaining safety-critical software for Neutrons autonomous Flight Termination System (FTS). You will ensure compliance with certification standards interface with navigation systems and develop tools and services to support all phases of development testing simulation and operations. Your expertise will be vital in actively monitoring flight progress and ensuring safety criteria are met to prevent potential termination scenarios.

Additionally you will be responsible for developing maintaining and reviewing comprehensive software development plans coding standards and requirements for flight safety systems software. You will design and document software architecture create flight code develop unit tests and ensure traceability between software requirements design implementation and verification activities. Your role extends to supporting build deployment system testing simulation data analysis and operations by developing support code. Moreover you will coordinate and participate in reviews and testing as well as support the creation of system user documentation and operational procedures.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Software Engineering Computer Science or demonstrated equivalent level of knowledge.
• Minimum of 5 years software development experience.
• Experience with safety-critical software systems and/or software development in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency in embedded systems development with C.
• Experience with deployment and CI tooling.
• Proficiency in Git and working with issue trackers.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with space launch vehicle flight safety systems e.g. RCC-319.
• Experience with requirements-driven software design.
• Experience with Linux development environments.
• Experience with build tools (e.g. cmake Bazel).
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and documenting compliance with engineering standards.

If the above sounds like youapply now!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats 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 others 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.

Important information:

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FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

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