GNC Engineer - Electron

Rocket Lab - Events(29 days ago)

Auckland, New ZealandOnsiteFull TimeMedior$89,702 - $120,440 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

The Electron GNC Engineer role at Rocket Lab contributes to the development and delivery of guidance, navigation, and control systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft. The position sits within the engineering organization and supports design, testing, simulation, and operational activities across programs such as Electron and Neutron. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission readiness and technical excellence.

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Required Skills

Trajectory Optimization
Auto Sequencing
Monte Carlo
Separation Design
Guidance
Navigation
Control
Vehicle Modelling
6DOF Simulation
Launch Operations

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Qualifications

Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Mechatronics
Aerospace Engineering
ITAR Eligibility

About Rocket Lab - Events

rocketlabcorp.com

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.