Rocket Lab Guidance Navigation and Controls Engineer II

2 days ago


Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time
About Rocket Lab

We are a global leader in launch and space systems. Our rockets and satellites enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future.

Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.

Senior GNC Engineer II Role

The Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer II must demonstrate a firm grasp of spacecraft GNC concepts and applications. Responsibilities include:

  • Spacecraft concept and algorithm development
  • Flight software implementation
  • Subsystem requirements development
  • Detailed GNC design
  • Subsystem integration & test (I&T)
  • Vehicle I&T

GNC design, modeling, and analysis for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include LEO, MEO, GEO, Lunar, Interplanetary, Reentry, and RPOD.Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation productDevelopment of spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation managementGNC component selection and GNC subsystem designTest process development and executionDefine fault detection and responseHardware-in-the-loop and monte carlo simulationIntegration of flight and simulation software with modern analysis, test, and operations toolsSupport internal and external design reviews

To succeed as the Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer II, you need to have:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering or other technical discipline
  • 8+ years' experience with C++ or similar object-oriented programming language
  • 8+ years of aerospace design/development experience or similarKnowledge of GNC sensors and actuatorsProficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similarProficiency in C++ or similar object-oriented programming language
Compensation and Benefits

A base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including:

  • Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match

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