Senior Spacecraft Gnc Engineer I/ii

Rocketlab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $140,000 - $190,000; bonus/equity: compyny e...
On-site
Spacecraft gnc concepts and applications
Flight software implementation
Subsystem requirements development
Lead GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's diverse spacecraft fleet, covering various mission types from LEO to Interplanetary

Job Summary

  • Lead GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's diverse spacecraft fleet, covering various mission types from LEO to Interplanetary.
  • Responsible for the full engineering lifecycle, including concept development, algorithm design, flight software, subsystem integration, and customer interaction.
  • The role offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package including equity, medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Matching Summary

Lead GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's diverse spacecraft fleet, covering various mission types from LEO to Interplanetary.

Salary

Base: $140,000 - $190,000; Bonus/Equity: Company equity; Benefits: Top tier medical, dental, vision, 3 weeks vacation, 5 days sick leave, 11 holidays, 401(k) with match, and other perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spacecraft GNC concepts and applications
  • Flight software implementation
  • Subsystem requirements development
  • Detailed GNC design
  • Subsystem integration & test
  • Vehicle integration & test

Nice-to-have

  • Spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management
  • Fault detection and response definition
  • Hardware-in-the-loop simulation
  • Monte Carlo simulation
  • On-orbit operations and anomaly resolution
  • GNC-related business development

Key Requirements

  • BS and 5+ years of industry experience (Senior I)
  • BS and 8+ years of industry experience (Senior II)
  • Prior experience interfacing with aerospace customers
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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