SPACE SYSTEMSRocket Lab's 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 GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS (GNC) ENGINEER IIBased out of Rocket Lab's ASI office in Littleton CO, the Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer IImust demonstrate a firm grasp of spacecraft GNC concepts and applications. Work to include all facets of the engineering life cycle: spacecraft concept and algorithm development, flight software implementation, subsystem requirements development, detailed GNC design, subsystem integration & test (I&T), and vehicle I&T. You will support the Space Systems Software organization to execute leading edge programs and products. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: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 productDevelopment of spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation managementGNC component selection and GNC subsystem designTest process development and executionDefine fault detection and responseHardware-in-the-loop and monte carlo simulationIntegration of flight and simulation software with modern analysis, test, and operations toolsSupport internal and external design reviewsYOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering or other technical discipline8+ years' experience with C++ or similar object-oriented programming language8+ years of aerospace design/development experience or similarKnowledge of GNC sensors and actuatorsProficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similarProficiency in C++ or similar object-oriented programming languageTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Advanced degree in computer science, aerospace engineering or similar technical disciplineExperience with the following:STK or other space mission analysis toolsC++Orbital DynamicsAtmospheric FlightSpacecraft operationsSpacecraft manufacturingRendezvous, proximity ops, and docking (RPOD)Entry, decent, and landingLunar or Interplanetary missionsAtmospheric GNCFlex, slosh, and multi-body modelingState space and frequency domain analysisSTK, ODTK, Astrogator, or similar space mission analysis toolsSpacecraft operationsSpacecraft manufacturingADDITIONAL 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 buildingsOccasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
