Rocket Lab · 1 day ago
Team Lead - Electron GNC - IN NEW ZEALAND (Relocation provided)
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Team Lead - Electron GNC will coordinate essential activities across the Electron launch system, focusing on mission design, launch vehicle performance optimization, and GNC-related launch operations.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the GNC pipeline – from algorithm design and mission planning to software implementation and post-flight analysis
Lead development of flight-critical software including auto-sequences, mission-specific trajectories, and launch performance modelling
Manage and mentor a high-performing GNC team, guiding technical direction and career growth
Oversee the verification and release of flight software using HITL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing
Collaborate across engineering, mission management, and business development to ensure mission success
Provide technical feedback on launch vehicle requirements and shape future capabilities
Qualification
Required
A Master's or PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, or Software Engineering
5+ years' experience in aerospace/space systems and developing GNC algorithms for launch vehicles
Deep knowledge of orbital mechanics, rigid body dynamics, and control systems
Strong skills in Python, MATLAB/SciPy, and experience with simulation and flight software
Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex projects under pressure
Excellent communicator with a passion for mentoring and solving hard problems
Preferred
Experience in C/C++ development, embedded or high-reliability systems
Familiarity with Git, cross-functional project delivery, and performance coaching
A proactive, hands-on mindset and a passion for spaceflight
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-11
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