Aerospace Guidance Engineer II

5 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Rocket Lab Usa Full time

Company Overview
Rocket Lab Usa is a global leader in launch and space systems, dedicated to unlocking the potential of space to improve life on Earth. Our team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space.

Job Description
The GNC Engineer – Mission Design will be responsible for general mission design, including trajectory design and optimization, auto-sequence planning & design, Monte Carlo analysis, configuration management, and any other mission design, launch operations, verification and validation tasks as required. The successful candidate will work alongside driven, talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, all committed to the same mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with trajectory optimization/design for launch vehicle orbital missions.
  • Assisting with auto sequence design (maneuvers, telemetry, ground station contacts), implementation and verification for orbital flight, stack tests and wet dress rehearsals.
  • Analysis and missionisation of optimised 3DOF trajectories for implementation in 6DOF and flight scenarios.
  • Monte-Carlo analysis pre-flight, launch day and post-flight analysis.
  • Design and verification of spacecraft separation sequences and dynamics.
  • Assisting with all areas of GNC development and maintenance for Electron, Neutron and/or other programmes including Core GNC R&D (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Vehicle parameter modelling / prediction and/or configuration control 6DOF simulator design and development Launch and HITL operations.


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