Lead Spacecraft GNC Engineer (ADCS)

Rocket Lab USA; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer I to lead GNC/ADCS development for Rocket Lab's growing spacecraft fleet. You will guide algorithm development, flight software, and I&T, coordinating with Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and customers to ensure mission success.

A BS in engineering and 5+ years in GNC/ADCS, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required to join our team advancing spaceflight

Qualifications

• B.S. in GNC/ADCS or engineering field with relevant experience.
• 5+ years in GNC/ADCS with aerospace exposure preferred.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and work on sensitive programs.
• U.S. citizenship required for program eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a team responsible for GNC design, modeling, and analysis for LEO, MEO, GEO, lunar and interplanetary missions.
• Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation products.
• Develop spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management.
• GNC component selection and GNC subsystem design.
• Test process development and execution.
• Define fault detection and response strategies.
• Hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation.
• Integrate flight and simulation software with modern analysis, test, and operations tools.
• Support internal and external design reviews.
• Plan and maintain team schedule with program managers; report technical status.
• Coordinate with teams in Long Beach, CA and New Zealand.

Skills

GNC/ADCS

Security clearance

Customer interfacing

U.S. citizenship

Education

B.S. in Engineering

MS or PhD

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer I to lead GNC/ADCS development for Rocket Lab's growing spacecraft fleet. You will guide algorithm development, flight software, and I&T, coordinating with Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and customers to ensure mission success.

A BS in engineering and 5+ years in GNC/ADCS, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required to join our team advancing spaceflight