or apply directly on Rocket Lab Corporation's site. We never take the application ourselves.
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 I/II at Rocket Lab, you will lead the development of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) for various spacecraft. Your role involves designing flight software, developing spacecraft autonomy tools, and coordinating with multiple teams to ensure successful mission execution. You will also engage directly with customers and manage project schedules to support the Space Systems Software organization.
- benefits
- 3/5
- 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
- BS in a relevant field
- Experience in GNC/ADCS
- Prior experience interfacing with aerospace customers
- U.S. citizenship due to program requirements
Nice to have
- MS or PhD
- Active DoD US Government Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one
- RPOD design and operations experience
- Experience in Jira planning and workflow
- Mentoring experience
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan options
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Company stock or cash incentives
- Discounted stock purchase program
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the technology stack used
- Role may involve prolonged periods of sitting and computer work
- Requires U.S. citizenship due to government program requirements
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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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