Spacecraft GNC Engineer I – Autonomy & Flight Software

Rocket Lab; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee stock purchase program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team seeks a Spacecraft GNC Engineer I based in Littleton, CO. You will lead GNC/ADCS development across Rocket Lab’s growing spacecraft fleet, engaging with Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, and Mission Operations to ensure mission success.

You’ll design flight software, algorithms, and simulation tools, select GNC components, and participate in I&T, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers to maintain schedules and milestones.

Qualifications

• BS in GNC/ADCS with relevant experience in spacecraft systems.
• Experience interfacing with aerospace customers in commercial or government sectors.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design flight software, algorithms, and simulation products for spacecraft.
• Develop autonomy tools for constellation management.
• GNC component selection and subsystem design.
• Develop and execute test processes; hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation.
• Coordinate with Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations teams.
• Maintain development schedules and report technical status to leads.
• Support design reviews and external customers for mission success.

Skills

GNC/ADCS

Education

BS in GNC/ADCS

MS/PhD desirable

Job description

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team seeks a Spacecraft GNC Engineer I based in Littleton, CO. You will lead GNC/ADCS development across Rocket Lab’s growing spacecraft fleet, engaging with Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, and Mission Operations to ensure mission success.

You’ll design flight software, algorithms, and simulation tools, select GNC components, and participate in I&T, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers to maintain schedules and milestones.