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