GNC Engineer - Electron

ABOUT ROCKET LAB:
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

ABOUT THE ROLE:
In this role you 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.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechatronics, Mathematics, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
• A thorough fundamental understanding of orbital mechanics
• A good theoretical and/or practical understanding of rigid body dynamics

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• 1-2 years of experience developing software
• 1-2 years of relevant aerospace engineering experience (including rocketry experience)
• Experience with optimization for launch-vehicle or spacecraft missions
• Experience with Python or MATLAB
• Experience with GMAT or STK
• Experience in development/implementation of a basic 3DOF propagator for LEO, lunar, or interplanetary trajectory from fundamental equations of motion

Salary dependent upon experience: NZD$ 77,5000 - NZD$ 98,125

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.