Full-Time

GNC Engineer II

Posted on 9/30/2024

Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab USA

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides launch services and spacecraft solutions

Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$85k - $130kAnnually

+ Company Stock + Cash Incentives

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Littleton, CO, USA + 1 more

More locations: Denver, CO, USA

Based out of Rocket Lab’s office in Denver, CO.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Flight Dynamics
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Git
MATLAB
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering)
  • 2+ years experience working in an engineering role
  • Experience with numerical modelling & simulation, probability & statistics, multi-physics, and/or similar fields of analysis
  • Fundamental knowledge of atmospheric flight, flight dynamics, and/or orbital mechanics
  • Experience in modelling, simulation and/or control of dynamic systems, particularly rigid bodies
  • Experience with requirements assessments and interface control document generation
  • Experience with data analysis using MATLAB, SciPy, or similar
  • Experience with Git version control (e.g., git, github, gitlab)
  • Experience developing in C/C++ and/or Linux
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD US Government Secret security clearance
Responsibilities
  • GNC contact to Business Development for proposals and mission definition
  • Launch and mission operational concept development
  • Orbital and suborbital trajectory design and analysis
  • Work with external stakeholders and customers for mission-specific requirements engineering
  • Document proposed GNC solutions and participate in design reviews with customers
  • Support hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing to verify trajectories, GNC, and flight code performance
  • Conduct Monte Carlo simulation analyses to define and verify launch and mission operations
  • Develop and support release of flight code for pre-launch ground testing, launch, and mission operations
  • Conduct flight safety analyses prior to launch and provide related day-of-launch support
  • Verify readiness of AFTS (Autonomous Flight Termination System) hardware and software
  • Develop tools and processes for automating common GNC modelling and analysis tasks

Rocket Lab provides comprehensive space solutions, including launch services, spacecraft components, and satellite management. Their main products are the Electron rocket, which is designed for small satellite launches, and the Photon satellite platform, which supports various missions, including those for NASA. The Electron rocket has gained popularity for its reliability, becoming the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket since its debut in 2018, successfully delivering over 100 satellites into orbit. Rocket Lab differentiates itself from competitors by offering a streamlined approach to accessing space, with multiple launch sites and a focus on affordability and efficiency. The company's goal is to make space more accessible for both private and public sector organizations, facilitating advancements in areas like national security, scientific research, and climate monitoring.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$713.3M

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

77%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in hypersonic tech expands Rocket Lab's service offerings.
  • Collaboration with Air Force enhances capabilities in national security space launches.
  • Investment from Pier 88 indicates strong financial confidence in Rocket Lab.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from SpaceX as Rocket Lab develops the Neutron rocket.
  • Potential delays in Virginia launch site could impact schedules and revenue.
  • Reliance on New Zealand site poses risks from geopolitical tensions or disasters.

What makes Rocket Lab USA unique

  • Rocket Lab's Electron is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually.
  • Photon platform supports NASA missions to Moon, Mars, and private Venus mission.
  • Neutron rocket development positions Rocket Lab as a leader in carbon fiber composites.

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