Senior Spacecraft Gnc Engineer I/ii

Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA, United States
$140,000 - $190,000 usd py
On-site
Spacecraft gnc concepts and applications
Flight software implementation
Subsystem integration and test
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer for its Long Beach, CA location. The role involves leading GNC and ADCS development for a diverse fleet of spacecraft, requiring strong technical expertise in guidance, navigation, and control systems

Job Summary

  • Lead GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab’s diverse spacecraft fleet, covering the full engineering lifecycle from concept to operations.
  • Design flight software, algorithms, and simulation products, and develop spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management.
  • Work closely with Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software teams, and interact directly with customers to ensure mission success.

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Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer for its Long Beach, CA location. The role involves leading GNC and ADCS development for a diverse fleet of spacecraft, requiring strong technical expertise in guidance, navigation, and control systems.

Salary

$140,000 - $190,000 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spacecraft GNC concepts and applications
  • Flight software implementation
  • Subsystem integration and test
  • Customer interaction for mission success

Nice-to-have

  • Spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management
  • Fault detection and response definition
  • Hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation
  • Experience with GNC-related Business Development

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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