Head of Flight Software
Rocket LabLong Beach, California, United States • Littleton, Colorado, United States
Posted April 17, 2025
150000 - 225000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Rocket Lab specializes in launch services, satellite manufacturing, and space mission solutions for accessibility and affordability.
Job Description
Rocket Lab is seeking a Head of Flight Software to lead the flight software engineering teams in Long Beach, CA, and Littleton, CO. The Head of Flight Software will shape the flight software product and ecosystem that supports Rocket Lab’s space systems and missions.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in aerospace software engineering, including embedded systems
- 8+ years of leadership experience, managing teams and complex software programs
- Expertise in embedded flight software development
- Expertise in C+ and Python
- Track record of successfully delivering mission-critical software for satellite and spacecraft operations
Benefits
- top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- paid parental leave
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match