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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 86 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- high 455 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 683 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-30
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer I at Rocket Lab, you will be integral to the development of flight software for various Space Systems programs. Your responsibilities will include software design, coding, testing, and collaborating with engineers to ensure the software operates effectively in real-time environments. You will also assist with on-orbit operations, contributing to missions that push the boundaries of space exploration.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Nice to have
- Active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance
- Advanced Degree
- Experience developing software and drivers with CAN/CAN-FD and/or UDP/TCP within an embedded system
- Experience developing software for autonomous vehicles operating in harsh environments, such as satellites or autonomous vehicles
What you get
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting, but a base pay range is provided for California only ($132,000 — $198,000 USD)
- The role requires U.S. citizenship due to program requirements
- The position may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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