Senior Firmware Engineer II/Principal (TS/SCI)

Rocket Lab - Events(1 month ago)

Tucson, AZOnsiteFull TimeSenior$152,051 - $204,000 (estimated)Space Systems - Optical Systems

About this role

A Senior Firmware Engineer II/Principal at Rocket Lab’s Optical Systems division will design and deliver FPGA-based firmware for advanced EO/IR space payloads supporting DoD and Intelligence Community customers. The role supports Tranche 3 of the SDA PWSA, working with Xilinx FPGAs and collaborating with hardware and software teams during bring-up, test, and lab debug. The position is based in Tucson, AZ or Chantilly, VA and requires ITAR eligibility and an active TS/SCI clearance.

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Required Skills

FPGA
RTL Design
Digital Firmware
Synthesis
Timing Analysis
Simulation
Testing
Hardware Bring-Up
Debugging
Embedded C

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

About Rocket Lab - Events

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Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.