About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering space technology company that provides comprehensive launch services, spacecraft design, manufacturing, and satellite components, all aimed at democratizing access to space. Our innovations in rockets and satellites empower some of the most significant global space missions, fostering scientific research, Earth observation, and initiatives to combat climate change, alongside national security and technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket has established itself as the second most frequently launched rocket in the U. S., successfully delivering over 230 satellites into orbit. We are also in the process of developing Neutron, our next-generation medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger satellite constellations. Our Space Systems division is responsible for the design and production of our extensive range of satellites and their components, including those selected for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as instruments utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
SPACE SYSTEMS
At Rocket Lab, we are not just launching rockets; we are shaping the future of space exploration. Our Space Systems team is responsible for creating everything from complete spacecraft and precision payloads to critical components that ensure their functionality in space, including solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, and communication systems.
Having enabled over 1,700 missions, our Space Systems team engages in various endeavors ranging from interplanetary exploration to national security projects. We collaborate with esteemed partners like NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U. S. Space Force. Whether delivering high-performance spacecraft, satellites, or integrated systems, our world-class Space Systems team is at the forefront of cutting-edge space missions.
SENIOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER I/II
Join our Optical Systems division, where we tackle mission-critical challenges in the space domain and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) for U. S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients. Our goal is to transform the space landscape through innovative solutions.

