# Software Engineer II - Robotics 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: Mid level
- Location: Pasadena, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-25
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/7929946003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-software-engineer-ii-robotics/

## About the role

Based onsite at Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA, the Software Engineer II - Robotics will develop software for robotic platforms, motion-control systems, sensing systems, machine interfaces, test systems, and production support tools. This role is hands-on and works closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, test, quality, and operations teams to turn robotics concepts into reliable working systems.

## What they're looking for

- Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2-5 years of professional software engineering experience, including software for robotics, motion control, embedded systems, hardware systems, or other complex technical products
- Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python
- Experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS or ROS 2, including real-time variants or real-time robotics applications
- Hands-on experience integrating software with hardware such as motors, actuators, encoders, sensors, motion controllers, embedded systems, machine vision, or industrial networks
- Experience with real-time or embedded software, including an understanding of control loops, deterministic timing, and hardware bring-up

Tags: RMC - Systems Engineering

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