[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Rocket Lab jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rocket-lab/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Rocket Lab · Auckland Production Complex # Flight Software Engineer Auckland Production Complex Software Engineering Listed on Rocket Lab’s official careers site. Posted September 10, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Rocket Lab’s careers site →](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/7985939003) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Rocket Lab](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rocket-lab/) / Flight Software Engineer ## Job description ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. While other companies talk about it, we do it! ### ABOUT ENGINEERING AT ROCKET LAB Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab. Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space. You’ll work alongside driven, talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, all committed to the same mission. Our engineering team members span design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, assembly and integration, quality control, engineering documentation, and more. FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER - ELECTRON Electron flight software provides critical support to vehicle systems through launch and on orbit, operating rocket and spacecraft avionics, collecting and distributing telemetry and commands, and hosting guidance, navigation and control software. Flight software is used through the full lifecycle of the Electron rocket, from production to launch. An Electron Flight Software engineer will be responsible for creation, maintenance and support of software on both the Electron rocket and associated ground-based communication systems. ### WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO Flight Software Launch Vehicle Avionics Embedded Computers Ground Segment Communications Avionics simulations (including Hardware-in-the-loop) Software Development - Develop software and unit tests according to bug-fix and feature requests - Develop documentation for operation of software products - Participate in review of flight code merge requests - Facilitate software architecture meetings - Approve software architecture designs - Keep tickets up to date regarding work in progress - Manage trade-studies Approve Software Requirements - Facilitate stakeholder meetings - Deliver training on use of software products - Deploy operational software YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or demonstrated equivalent level of knowledge. Minimum of 2 years experience within a software engineering related discipline C/C++ development. THESE ### QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Experience with high-reliability software systems. Experience with networking. Radio communications and related technologies such as SDR, encoding schemes. Embedded software development fundamentals. Experience developing within Linux systems. Python development. Data processing and analysis. If the above sounds like you apply now! 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 Johnson 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 10, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 38 days - Location: Auckland Production Complex[Apply on Rocket Lab’s careers site →](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/7985939003) ## More jobs at Rocket Lab ### [Junior Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rocket-lab/jobs/b214a786f2d1c882b2db/) Auckland Production Complex ### [Launch Safety Software Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rocket-lab/jobs/f02af41711bb7498963d/) Auckland Production Complex ### [Senior Flight Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rocket-lab/jobs/151f7ecaacf688ac594d/) Auckland Production Complex ### [Senior Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rocket-lab/jobs/4d9ad84df23d8571d436/) Auckland Production Complex ### [Senior Software Engineer - Data Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rocket-lab/jobs/a2c1a87deaf7519cc8f1/) Auckland Production Complex ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Flight Simulation Engineer - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/ff7283475ae3f266b879/) Lockheed Martin · Sleaford, GBR ### [VEL - Software Engineer – HW/SW Integration & Flight Control Toolchains](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leonardo/jobs/bf8b539f0b711c8af70d/) Leonardo ### [Senior Engineer Advanced Flight Management System (FMS) Aerospace](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/arrow-electronics/jobs/0a6ce26d95967886b134/) Arrow Electronics · Garden, Bangalore-, Karnātaka, India ### [Flight test Instrumentation software engineer (M/F)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/bc278b0979f84d9ad2b5/) AIRBUS · Toulouse Area ### [Simulation Software Engineer – Eurofighter Flight Simulator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/53e552efceb39ae60e98/) AIRBUS · Getafe Area [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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