Gnc Engineer Ii/ Senior Gnc Engineer I - Mission Formulation

Rocket Lab Corporation

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $115,000 - $165,000 usd; bonus/equity: compy...
On-site
Orbital mechanics understanding
Trajectory optimization experience
Real-time control algorithm development
Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a GNC Engineer II/Senior GNC Engineer I for its Mission Formulation team in Long Beach, CA. The role involves guidance navigation and control design, modeling, analyses, and testing for launches and missions, requiring strong collaboration and technical skills in GNC and trajectory optimization

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) design, modeling, analyses, and testing for Rocket Lab launches and missions.
  • The team works closely with Business Development to define mission concepts and supports classified missions on HASTE and Electron launch vehicles.
  • Employees receive a total rewards package including company equity, top-tier medical coverage, and access to an onsite gym.

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Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a GNC Engineer II/Senior GNC Engineer I for its Mission Formulation team in Long Beach, CA. The role involves guidance navigation and control design, modeling, analyses, and testing for launches and missions, requiring strong collaboration and technical skills in GNC and trajectory optimization.

Salary

Base: $115,000 - $165,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity included; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Orbital mechanics understanding
  • Trajectory optimization experience
  • Real-time control algorithm development
  • Launch vehicle domain knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Python development skills
  • MATLAB and SciPy data analysis
  • C/C++ development experience
  • ASTOS or similar simulation tools
  • Strong communication and problem solving

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2+ years industry experience in GNC/ADCS
  • Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or ability to obtain Secret clearance

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