Spacecraft GNC Engineer I/II
About The Role
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.
SPACECRAFT GNC ENGINEER I/II
Based out of Rocket Lab’s site in Littleton, CO, the Spacecraft GNC Engineer I/II is responsible for leading GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab’s growing fleet of diverse spacecraft. You will demonstrate a firm grasp of spacecraft GNC concepts and applications. You will work with all facets of the engineering life cycle: 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 responsible for planning and maintaining the development schedule to support the Space Systems Software organization in executing leading edge programs and products. You will work closely with related teams, including Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software. You will also directly interact with customers to ensure mission success.
Qualifications
- BS and 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
Qualifications (Spacecraft GNC Engineer I)
- BS and 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
Qualifications (Spacecraft GNC Engineer II)
- BS and 2+ 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
- Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation product
- 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
- Coordinate with teams in Long Beach, CA and New Zealand