Senior Firmware Engineer II/Principal (TS/SCI)

Rocket Lab - Events(1 month ago)

Chantilly, VAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$139,837 - $188,836 (estimated)Optical Systems

About this role

Senior Firmware Engineer II / Principal at Rocket Lab’s Optical Systems division working on FPGA-based EO/IR payloads and supporting Tranche 3 of the SDA Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The role focuses on digital firmware and FPGA development (including Xilinx), verification, lab bring-up, and collaboration with hardware and software teams to deliver mission-critical space systems for DoD and Intelligence Community customers. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and substantial experience in digital firmware design for space or high-reliability environments.

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Required Skills

FPGA Design
Logic Coding
Simulation
Testing
Bring-Up
Test Support
Test Automation
Data Analysis
Requirements Analysis
Debugging

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
TS/SCI 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.