Gnc Engineer Ii/ Senior Gnc Engineer I - Mission Formulation

Rocket Lab

Littleton, CO, United States
Base: $105,000 - $155,000 usd; bonus/equity: may b...
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Guidance navigation and control (gnc) design
Orbital and suborbital trajectory design
Real-time control and estimation algorithms
** Rocket Lab is seeking a GNC Engineer II/Senior GNC Engineer I for its Mission Formulation team in Littleton, CO. The role involves designing and analyzing Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) systems for launches and missions, requiring expertise in trajectory optimization and real-time control algorithms. **

Job Summary

  • Responsible for GNC design, modeling, analyses, and testing for Rocket Lab launches and missions as part of the Mission Formulation Team.
  • Conducts trade studies, preliminary and final mission analyses, and defines detailed designs for launch programs, including classified missions.
  • Success is measured by contributions to projects without supervision, collaboration with other teams, and skillful prioritization of competing engineering projects.

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** Rocket Lab is seeking a GNC Engineer II/Senior GNC Engineer I for its Mission Formulation team in Littleton, CO. The role involves designing and analyzing Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) systems for launches and missions, requiring expertise in trajectory optimization and real-time control algorithms. **

Salary

Base: $105,000 - $155,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for company stock or cash incentives; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and other discounts/perks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) design
  • Orbital and suborbital trajectory design
  • Real-time control and estimation algorithms
  • Launch vehicle mission formulation
  • Flight code development and testing

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Creative and analytical problem-solving
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
  • Experience with requirements assessments
  • Experience with ASTOS or similar tools

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of industry experience (GNC Engineer II)
  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of industry experience (Senior GNC Engineer I)
  • Understanding of orbital mechanics and control systems
  • Experience with trajectory optimization
  • Proven experience developing real-time control/estimation algorithms
  • Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one

Work Rights

Must have Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one

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