Team Lead - Electron GNC - IN NEW ZEALAND (Relocation provided)
Rocket Laba day ago
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Summary
Rocket Lab is seeking a Team Lead - Electron GNC to join their team in Auckland, New Zealand, with relocation provided. The role involves leading the GNC team and ensuring mission success for the Electron rocket.
About the Role
As the Team Lead - Electron GNC, you will coordinate essential activities across the Electron launch system, encompassing mission design, launch vehicle performance optimization, and GNC-related launch operations. You will lead the development of flight-critical software, manage a high-performing GNC team, and oversee software verification through Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing.
About You
Required:
- A Master’s or PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, or Software Engineering
- 5+ years’ experience in aerospace/space systems and developing GNC algorithms for launch vehicles
- Deep knowledge of orbital mechanics, rigid body dynamics, and control systems
- Strong skills in Python, MATLAB/SciPy, and experience with simulation and flight software
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex projects under pressure
- Excellent communicator with a passion for mentoring and solving hard problems
Preferred:
- Experience in C/C++ development, embedded or high-reliability systems
- Familiarity with Git, cross-functional project delivery, and performance coaching
- A proactive, hands-on mindset and a passion for spaceflight
Benefits
- Relocation assistance to Auckland, New Zealand
- Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of aerospace innovation
- Collaborative and high-impact team environment
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab builds, launches, and operates rockets and spacecraft for our global customers. Our Electron launch vehicle is the world’s most frequently launched orbital small rocket, our HASTE rocket is progressing America’s hypersonic capabilities on suborbital missions, and our larger Neutron rocket is currently in development. From across the United States, Canada, and New Zealand, Rocket Lab designs and manufactures individual spacecraft components to entire satellites constellations for missions to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
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