Spacecraft Gnc Engineer Ii

Rocket Lab Corporation

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $115,000 - $140,000 usd; bonus/equity: compy...
On-site
Bs degree with 2+ years gnc/adcs experience
Direct aerospace customer interface experience
Flight software and algorithm design skills
Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Spacecraft GNC Engineer II based in Long Beach, CA, to lead guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) development for their spacecraft fleet. The ideal candidate will have a background in aerospace engineering with at least two years of experience in GNC/ADCS, and will be involved in various stages of spacecraft development

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading GNC and ADCS development for a diverse fleet of spacecraft while working across the entire engineering lifecycle from concept to test.
  • Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and building satellites for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
  • Employees receive a total rewards package including base salary, company equity, top-tier medical coverage, and access to an onsite gym.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Spacecraft GNC Engineer II based in Long Beach, CA, to lead guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) development for their spacecraft fleet. The ideal candidate will have a background in aerospace engineering with at least two years of experience in GNC/ADCS, and will be involved in various stages of spacecraft development.

Salary

Base: $115,000 - $140,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity included; Benefits: Medical HMO/PPO, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BS degree with 2+ years GNC/ADCS experience
  • Direct aerospace customer interface experience
  • Flight software and algorithm design skills

Nice-to-have

  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience mentoring younger engineers
  • Hands-on GNC hardware experience
  • RPOD design and operations background
  • Jira planning and workflow proficiency

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • 2+ years industry experience in GNC/ADCS

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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