Senior Spacecraft Gnc Engineer I/ii

Rocket Lab

Littleton, CO, United States
Base: $130,000—$180,000 usd; bonus/equity: may be ...
On-site
Gnc/adcs design and analysis
Flight software algorithm development
Spacecraft autonomy tools
Lead GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's diverse spacecraft fleet, covering the full engineering lifecycle from concept to testing

Job Summary

  • Lead GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's diverse spacecraft fleet, covering the full engineering lifecycle from concept to testing.
  • Mentor a team responsible for GNC design, modeling, and analysis for various space missions including LEO, GEO, Lunar, and Interplanetary.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and interact directly with customers to ensure mission success and maintain development schedules.

Matching Summary

Lead GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's diverse spacecraft fleet, covering the full engineering lifecycle from concept to testing.

Salary

Base: $130,000—$180,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for company stock, cash incentives, and discounted stock purchase; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid parental leave, and other discounts/perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • GNC/ADCS design and analysis
  • Flight software algorithm development
  • Spacecraft autonomy tools
  • GNC subsystem design
  • Fault detection and response definition

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring engineering teams
  • Customer interaction for mission success
  • Hardware-in-the-loop simulation
  • Spacecraft on-orbit operations
  • Business development support

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

U.S. citizenship required

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