Principal Spacecraft GNC Engineer/Lead
1 week ago
ROCKET LAB SPACE SYSTEMS
Rocket Lab's Space Systems division is in charge of all satellite and satellite parts created by
Rocket Lab:
from whole satellites intended for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the specific components that form a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more.
Our Space Systems unit consists of engineers, technicians, and designers who develop, produce, and assemble our satellites for missions in the commercial, government, and defense industries, or who construct and put together satellite hardware and software supporting other satellite missions.
PRINCIPAL SPACECRAFT GUIDANCE NAVIGATION AND CONTROL (GNC) ENGINEER/LEADLocated at Rocket Lab's primary headquarters in Long Beach, the
Principal S
pacecraft GNC
Engineer/Lead is accountable for spearheading GNC and ADCS advancement for Rocket Lab's expanding fleet of varied spacecraft. You will exhibit a solid grasp of spacecraft GNC concepts and applications.
You will engage in all phases of the engineering process:
spacecraft concept and algorithm development, flight software implementation, subsystem requirements development, detailed GNC design, subsystem integration & test (I&T), and vehicle I&T.
You will be in charge of planning and overseeing the development schedule to aid the Space Systems Software team in executing cutting-edge programs and products.
You will collaborate closely with related groups, including Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software. You will also directly engage with clients to ensure mission success.WHAT YOU'
LL GET TO DO:
Lead a team responsible for GNC design, modeling, and analysis for a wide range of spacecraft and space missions encompassing LEO, MEO, GEO, Lunar, Interplanetary, Reentry, and RPOD
Design flight software, algorithms, and simulation products
Develop spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management
GNC component selection and GNC subsystem design
Establish test processes and execute them
Define fault detection and response procedures
Conduct hardware-in-the-loop and monte carlo simulations
Integrate flight and simulation software with state-of-the-art analysis, test, and operations tools
Support internal and external design reviews
Collaborate with teams in Denver, Colorado, and New Zealand
YOU'
LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or a similar technical field
10+ years' experience with C++ or another object-oriented programming language
3+ years of industry experience in developing/operating spacecraft/satellites
Understanding of GNC sensors and actuators
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent
Prior experience leading a team of three or more direct reports
Prior experience directly engaging with aerospace clients in the commercial or government sectors
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE GREAT TO HAVE:
MS or PhD degree
Experience in Jira planning and workflow tools
Hands-on expertise with IMU, reaction wheels, star trackers, gyroscopes, and other GNC equipment
Background in developing blended attitude solutions from varied sensor data
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and validating flight software
Demonstrated experience in spacecraft on-orbit operations and anomaly resolution
Prior experience leading a team across a project lifecycle (not necessarily a spacecraft, not necessarily an entire GNC system)
Prior experience managing multiple projects concurrently and determining team priorities
Experience in GNC-related Business Development or conceptual design endeavors
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Specific visual skills needed for this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regular tasks include sitting, using hands and fingers, operating computer keyboards and controls, and communicating verbally and in writing
Must be able to travel to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, and moderate noise levels
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