# Senior Flight Software Engineer II - Secret Clearance 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: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8107716003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-senior-flight-software-engineer-ii-secret-clearance/

## About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer II for our team based out of headquarters in Long Beach, CA . In this role, you 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 aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical degree
- Active Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI
- 8+ 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
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements

Tags: Space Systems Software

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