Full-Time

Senior GNC Engineer II

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Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab USA

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides launch services and spacecraft solutions

Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$140k - $175kAnnually

+ Company Stock + Cash Incentives + Employee Stock Purchase Program

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Littleton, CO, USA

Based out of Rocket Lab's ASI office in Littleton, CO.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
MATLAB
C/C++
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace engineering or other technical discipline
  • 8+ years’ experience with C++ or similar object-oriented programming language
  • 8+ years of aerospace design/development experience or similar
  • Knowledge of GNC sensors and actuators
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar
  • Proficiency in C++ or similar object-oriented programming language
Responsibilities
  • GNC design, modeling, and analysis for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include LEO, MEO, GEO, Lunar, Interplanetary, Reentry, and RPOD.
  • Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation product
  • Development of spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management
  • GNC component selection and GNC subsystem design
  • Test process development and execution
  • Define fault detection and response
  • Hardware-in-the-loop and monte carlo simulation
  • Integration of flight and simulation software with modern analysis, test, and operations tools
  • Support internal and external design reviews

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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