| Position | Senior Flight Software Engineer - Electron |
| Posted | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Expired | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Company | Rocket Lab |
| Location | Wellington | NZ |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions worldwide, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate‑change mitigation, national security, and new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018 and has become one of the most frequently launched rockets. Neutron will be our next reusable 13‑tonne payload‑class rocket. Our space systems business includes satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, and Mars Ingenuity helicopter.
What You’ll DoThe Electron Flight Software (FSW) team is responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting critical software systems for the Electron launch vehicle and kick‑stage. This involves creating software that operates avionics, manages telemetry and commands, and hosts guidance, navigation and control algorithms.
In this role you will take ownership of multiple core areas within the Electron FSW architecture and lead major projects to drive 100 % mission success as launch cadence ramps up. Achievement will be measured by ensuring the reliability and flexibility of flight software through rigorous design, review and verification, and through software and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing.
Key AttributesKey attributes for this role are the ability to move at pace and take ownership of delivering major projects while collaborating with multiple teams and maintaining a high level of quality.
Required QualificationsRocket 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.
US Compliance RequirementsTo 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 or otherwise entitled to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at .
New Zealand Compliance RequirementsFor security reasons, background checks including nationality checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers. Eligibility requires citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a NATO country, or dual citizenship that is not ineligible under ITAR regulations.
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