Principal Spacecraft GNC Engineer — Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); Sur place; USD 198 000 - 330 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans (HMO/PPO)

Dental and vision

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Onsite fitness centers

Subsidized transportation or parking

Merch discounts

Résumé du poste

Rocket Lab is seeking a Principal Spacecraft GNC Engineer with Secret Clearance in California. Lead GNC/ADCS development for a growing fleet, engaging across the life cycle from concept to I&T. You’ll collaborate with Systems, Avionics and Flight Software teams to ensure mission success.

Requirements include 12+ years in GNC/ADCS, a Secret clearance, and direct aerospace customer experience. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in a relevant field; 12+ years in GNC/ADCS.
• Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Experience interfacing with aerospace customers in commercial or government sectors.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsabilités

• Lead GNC design, modeling, and analysis for diverse spacecraft/missions (LEO to interplanetary).
• Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation products.
• Develop spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management.
• Coordinate with Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software teams.

Connaissances

GNC/ADCS

Secret clearance

Customer interfacing

US citizenship

Mentoring

Jira

Formation

BS in a relevant field

MS or PhD (preferred)

Outils

Jira

Description du poste

Rocket Lab is seeking a Principal Spacecraft GNC Engineer with Secret Clearance in California. Lead GNC/ADCS development for a growing fleet, engaging across the life cycle from concept to I&T. You’ll collaborate with Systems, Avionics and Flight Software teams to ensure mission success.

Requirements include 12+ years in GNC/ADCS, a Secret clearance, and direct aerospace customer experience. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.