GNC Engineer II

Document proposed GNC solutions and participate in design reviews with customers

Support hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing to verify trajectories, GNC, and flight code performance

Conduct Monte Carlo simulation analyses to define and verify launch and mission operations

Develop and support release of flight code for pre-launch ground testing, launch, and mission operations

Develop tools and processes for automating common GNC modelling and analysis tasks

Understanding of orbital mechanics and/ or closed-loop control systems, preferably launch vehicles

You may be eligible for company stock, or cash incentives, and

can

purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation

,

holidays

, and sick leave

GNC contact to Business Development for proposals and mission definition

Launch and mission operational concept development

Orbital and suborbital trajectory design and analysis

Work with external stakeholders and customers for mission-specific requirements engineering

Document proposed GNC solutions and participate in design reviews with customers

Support hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing to verify trajectories, GNC, and flight code performance

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch 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 become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

GNC ENGINEER II - MISSION FORMULATION

Based out of Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the

GNC Engineer II-Mission Formulation

is responsible for Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) design, modeling, analyses, and testing for Rocket Lab launches and missions. You'll play an integral part of Rocket Lab’s Global Launch Services (GLS) Mission Formulation Team, which works closely with other Engineering teams and Production to bring new launch and mission concepts to life.