Senior Spacecraft Gnc Engineer Ii Hot

Senior Spacecraft Gnc Engineer Ii

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally supporting scientific exploration Earth observation and missions to combat climate change national security and exciting new technology demonstrations.

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Space Systems

Rocket Labs Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels flight software reaction wheels and star trackers separation systems radios and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers technicians and designers who design create and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial government and defense sectors or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

Senior Spacecraft Guidance Navigation And Control (Gnc) Engineer Ii

Based out of Rocket Labs site in Littleton CO the Senior Spacecraft Gnc Engineer Ii is responsible for leading Gnc and Adcs development for Rocket Labs growing fleet of diverse spacecraft. You will demonstrate a firm grasp of spacecraft Gnc concepts and applications. You will work with all facets of the engineering life cycle: spacecraft concept and algorithm development flight software implementation subsystem requirements development detailed Gnc design subsystem integration and test (I&T) and vehicle I&T. You will be responsible for planning and maintaining the development schedule to support the Space Systems Software organization in executing leading edge programs and products. You will work closely with related teams including Systems Avionics Flight Software Mission Operations and Ground Software. You will also directly interact with customers to ensure mission success.

What Youll Get To Do:

• Mentor 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
• Work with department leads and program managers to plan and maintain team schedule and milestones and report technical status
• Coordinate with teams in Denver Colorado and New Zealand

Youll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bs and 8+ years of industry experience in Gnc/Adcs
• Prior experience directly interfacing with aerospace customers in the commercial or government sectors

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:

• Ms or phd
• 2+ years of rpod design and operations experience
• Experience in jira planning and workflow
• Prior experiencing mentoring a team of younger engineers
• Hands-on experience with imu reaction wheels star trackers gyroscopes and other gnc hardware
• Experience developing blended attitude solutions from a variety of sensor data
• Demonstrated experience developing implementing and verifying flight software
• Demonstrated experience with spacecraft on-orbit operations and anomaly resolution
• Prior experience leading a team across a project lifecycle (not necessarily a spacecraft not necessarily a whole gnc system)
• Prior experience working multiple projects simultaneously and determining priorities for a team
• Experience with gnc-related business development or conceptual design work

Additional Requirements:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus
• Regularly required to sit use hands and fingers operate computer keyboard and controls and communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust fumes and moderate levels of noise

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Base salary is only one part of Rocket Labs compensation package for this role. You may be eligible for company stock or cash incentives and can purchase discounted stock through Rocket Labs Employee Stock Purchase Program. Employee benefits also include medical dental and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation holidays and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Base Pay Range (CO Only)

$140000 - $200000 USD

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click here ITAR Regulations.