Dawn Aerospace
Dawn Aerospace is seeking an RPO Navigation Engineer to develop and integrate visual navigation systems for an on-orbit refueling spacecraft. This role involves creating software algorithms, owning sensor hardware, and collaborating on system design to ensure precise rendezvous and proximity operations in space.
Headquarters
Spreydon, Canterbury, New Zealand
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Dawn Aerospace is a New Zealand aerospace company building a space transportation network with the frequency and reliability of aviation. They develop and operate the Aurora spaceplane, an uncrewed rocket-powered aircraft offering routine suborbital access to over 100km altitude with a 4-hour turnaround, alongside non-toxic, nitrous-based refuelable in-space propulsion systems deployed on 40+ satellites in orbit. Dawn also operates the Loop in-orbit refueling network, targeting commercial and government customers seeking sustainable, scalable space access and on-orbit mobility solutions.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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