Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer I/II
About the role
The Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer I/II is responsible for leading GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's growing fleet of diverse spacecraft. You will mentor a team responsible for GNC design, modeling, and analysis for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include LEO, MEO, GEO, Lunar, Interplanetary, Reentry, and RPOD. You will also work closely with related teams, including Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software.
Responsibilities
- Mentor a team responsible for 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 products.
- Development of spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management.
- GNC component selection and GNC subsystem design.
- Test process development and execution.
- Define fault detection and response.
- Hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation.
- Integration of flight and simulation software with modern analysis, test, and operations tools.
- Support internal and external design reviews.
- Work with department leads and program managers to plan and maintain team schedule and milestones and report technical status.
- Cook with related teams, including Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software.
- Directly interact with customers to ensure mission success.
Qualifications
- BS and 5+ years of industry experience in GNC/ADCS.
- Prior experience directly interfacing with aerospace customers in the commercial or government sectors.
- U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer I
- BS and 8+ years of industry experience in GNC/ADCS.
- Prior experience directly interfacing with aerospace customers in the commercial or government sectors.
- U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
What You’ll Get To Do
Mentor a team responsible for 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 products. Development of spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management. GNC component selection and GNC subsystem design. Test process development and execution. Define fault detection and response. Hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation. Integration of flight and simulation software with modern analysis, test, and operations tools. Support internal and external design reviews. Work with department leads and program managers to plan and maintain team schedule and milestones and report technical status. Coordinate with teams in Denver, Colorado and New Zealand.
Qualifications
- BS and 8+ years of industry experience in GNC/ADCS.
- Prior experience directly interfacing with aerospace customers in the commercial or government sectors.
- U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
Additional Requirements
- Sit at desk and operate computer, keyboard and office equipment for extended periods.
- Use hands with dexterity to operate controls, tools and technical equipment, as needed.
- Read technical documents, drawings, and computer screens requiring close and distance vision.
- Move between buildings, labs, and work areas, as needed.
- Work in office and technical environments with occasional exposure to noise, dust and fumes in production areas.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan options.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Other discounts and perks.
Pay Range
$130,000—$180,000 USD