Senior GNC Engineer - Electron

Rocket Lab - Events(2 years ago)

Auckland, New ZealandOnsiteFull TimeSenior$131,817 - $178,006 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

A Senior GNC Engineer at Rocket Lab is a technical leader responsible for advancing guidance, navigation, and control capabilities for the Electron launch vehicle and related systems. The role supports mission assurance by contributing to design, verification, simulation, and operational readiness within a multidisciplinary engineering team. The position operates in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering reliable, on-time launch services and spacecraft solutions.

View Original Listing

Required Skills

Guidance
Navigation
Control
Trajectory Optimization
Auto-Sequence
Monte Carlo
6DOF Simulation
Launch Operations
Configuration Control
Data Analysis

+9 more

Qualifications

Master's in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Mechatronics or Aerospace)
Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Mechatronics or Aerospace)

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.