About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering end-to-end space company that specializes in delivering responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and much more. Our mission is to enhance access to space, enabling groundbreaking scientific exploration, Earth observation, and innovative technology demonstrations to address climate change and bolster national security.
Our Electron rocket has emerged as the second most frequently launched rocket in the U. S. annually, successfully deploying over 230 satellites into orbit. We are currently developing Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division is responsible for designing and building a wide array of satellites and components that support significant missions for NASA, including lunar and Martian exploration as well as contributions to the James Webb Space Telescope.
SPACE SYSTEMS
At Rocket Lab, we are not merely launching rockets; we are shaping the future of space. Our Space Systems team is responsible for creating everything from fully integrated spacecraft and precision payloads to the intricate components and subsystems that enable their operation in space, including solar panels, flight software, star trackers, and more.
With a proven track record of enabling over 1,700 missions, encompassing interplanetary exploration and national defense initiatives, our team collaborates with esteemed partners such as NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U. S. Space Force. Whether developing high-performance spacecraft or vertically integrated components, our elite Space Systems team is dedicated to empowering some of the most ambitious space missions undertaken.
SPACECRAFT GNC ENGINEER I/II
Located at Rocket Lab’s facility in Littleton, CO, the Spacecraft GNC Engineer I/II will take charge of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) development for our diverse fleet of spacecraft. This role requires a solid understanding of spacecraft GNC principles and the ability to innovate and lead in a dynamic environment.
