Embedded Software Engineer II/Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Full Time

3 months ago

Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

SPACE SYSTEMS

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER II/SENIOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER

As a Embedded Software Engineer II/Senior based at Rocket Lab’s site in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, you will be a key member of the team developing new star tracker and reaction wheel products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software for microprocessor and FPGA devices and working closely with the responsible electronics engineer to produce robust systems. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Embedded Software Engineer II or Senior Embedded Software Engineer level)

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

Develop software architecture designs
Design, develop, test and maintain embedded software
Develop documentation for operation of software products
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in HDL and C/C++ language
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex software and hardware problems
Apply object-oriented programming principles to design and implement software solutions
Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS AN EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER II:

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar
2+ years of experience within a software or electrical engineering related discipline
2+ years of experience with software development in embedded systems using C/C++
2+ years of experience with development for FPGA devices (Libero, Vivado)

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER:

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar
5+ years of experience within a software or electrical engineering related discipline
5+ years of experience with software development in embedded systems using C/C++
5+ years of experience with development for FPGA devices (Libero, Vivado)

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Product definition and development experience
Processor/Hardware in the loop testing methodologies
Knowledge of electrical design principles and understanding of interactions between analog and digital devices
Experience with development for high-reliability (redundancy, ECC, FMEA) and severe environments (radiation)
Experience with UART, I2C, CAN and ethernet bus communication protocols
Development for RISC-V, ARM and 8051 architectures
Experience with Git or Subversion
Experience with Redmine, Jira or other issue tracker
Experience with CI/CD pipelines

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.