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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- low 0 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 683 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
As a Spacecraft GNC Engineer II at Rocket Lab, you will lead the development of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems for various spacecraft. Your role involves designing flight software, developing spacecraft autonomy tools, and coordinating with multiple teams to ensure mission success. You will also be responsible for planning schedules, conducting tests, and interfacing with customers to support the execution of advanced space missions.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- B.S and 2+ years of industry experience in GNC/ADCS
- Prior experience directly interfacing with aerospace customers in the commercial or government sectors
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
- U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Nice to have
- MS or PhD
- Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance
- RPOD design and operations experience
- Experience in Jira planning and workflow
- Hands-on experience with IMU, reaction wheels, star trackers, gyroscopes, and other GNC hardware
What you get
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
Worth weighing
- No salary listed, but base pay range is provided for CA only ($115,000 - $140,000)
- Position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work
- Role requires coordination with teams in different locations (Denver, Colorado and New Zealand)
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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