GNC Lead

2 days ago


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

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, enabling some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world.

Our Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab, from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers.

We are seeking a Senior Navigation and Control Engineer to lead our GNC and ADCS development for our growing fleet of diverse spacecraft. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of spacecraft GNC concepts and applications, as well as experience with C++ or similar object-oriented programming languages.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team responsible for GNC design, modeling, and analysis for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions
  • Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation products
  • Development of spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management
  • GNC component selection and GNC subsystem design

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $165,000 - $230,000 per year (CA only), as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical HMO, PPO & HSA plan, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.



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