Rocket Lab · 1 day ago
Spacecraft GNC Engineer I/II
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Spacecraft GNC Engineer I/II will support GNC and ADCS development for a diverse fleet of spacecraft, working with various engineering teams to ensure mission success.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be part of a team responsible for 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
Coordinate with teams in Denver, Colorado and New Zealand
Qualification
Required
BS with relevant coursework in spacecraft GNC/ADCS topics
U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements
BS and 2+ years of relevant work experience in spacecraft GNC/ADCS
U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Preferred
MS or PhD
Industry experience in spacecraft GNC/ADCS
Experience in C++, Python, and Matlab/Simulink
Experience in Jira planning and workflow
Knowledge of IMU, reaction wheels, star trackers, gyroscopes, and other GNC hardware
Knowledge of Kalman filtering and other estimation techniques
Knowledge of control design techniques and linear stability analysis
Benefits
Company stock
Cash incentives
Discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401(k) retirement plan options
Paid vacation
Holidays
Sick leave
Paid parental leave
Other discounts and perks
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
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