Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer II — Autonomy & Flight Software

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

Health plans

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

Rocket Lab's Space Systems team is seeking a Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer II to lead GNC/ADCS development for a growing fleet of spacecraft. You will guide design, testing, and integration across software and hardware while coordinating with Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and customers to ensure mission success.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on GNC work, and collaboration across international teams; a BS in engineering and 8+ years in GNC/ADCS are required,

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace/related field with 8+ years in GNC/ADCS.
• Experience interfacing with aerospace customers (commercial/government).
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a team responsible for GNC design, modeling, and analysis.
• Design flight software, algorithms, and simulation products.
• Develop spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management.
• Coordinate with Systems, Avionics, Flight Software and Mission Operations.
• Plan and maintain team schedule and milestones.
• Interact with customers to ensure mission success.

Skills

GNC/ADCS

Spacecraft systems

Customer interfacing

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Rocket Lab's Space Systems team is seeking a Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer II to lead GNC/ADCS development for a growing fleet of spacecraft. You will guide design, testing, and integration across software and hardware while coordinating with Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and customers to ensure mission success.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on GNC work, and collaboration across international teams; a BS in engineering and 8+ years in GNC/ADCS are required,