GNC Engineer II - Neutron Mission Design & Tooling

Overview

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – with the goal of opening access space. Our rockets and satellites enable ambitious space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, national security, and new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit. We are developing Neutron, a large, reusable launch vehicle for constellation deployment, and a Space Systems business that designs satellites and spacecraft components for NASA missions and the James Webb Space Telescope.

Rocket Lab’s Neutron program is in development and seeks to bring the new large rocket and its launch and test sites to life in the United States, including designing and testing Neutron’s structures and components, firing Archimedes engines, and setting up launch pads and test sites.

Responsibilities

• Trajectory design and optimization
• Performance analysis for business development
• Embedded GNC algorithms development
• Simulation including hardware and physics modelling
• Interacting with all teams, studying and informing vehicle design trades
• Day of Launch operations

The Neutron program is seeking a skilled and experienced GNC Engineer – Mission Design & Tooling, whose main responsibilities will be :

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What to Expect

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others deem impossible. We value collaboration, accountability, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality results under pressure and tight deadlines.

Important Information

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY : To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application / interview process should contact Giulia Johnson at This resource is intended to assist job seekers with disabilities.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY : For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers. You must be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by ITAR. You may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of certain countries or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship. More information on ITAR regulations is available.

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