# Principal Flight Software Engineer at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Littleton, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-04
- Apply by: 2026-12-19
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8084557003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-principal-flight-software-engineer-2/

## About the role

Based out of Rocket Lab's site in Littleton, CO, the Principal Flight Software Engineer will play a key role in supporting the development of flight software for our Space Systems programs. You’ll spend your days participating in all aspects of software design and development, from requirements definition through coding and testing. And when we say test, we mean your software will be on orbit within weeks and months, not years. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, or other technical engineering discipline)
- 12+ years of demonstrated applicable experience in embedded software development
- Proficiency in Rust, C++, and C languages
- Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or with Embedded Linux
- Experience leading junior software developers, collaborating with other engineering disciplines, and interacting with customers
- Active Security clearance OR ability to obtain and maintain one

Tags: Software Systems COS

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