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Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer | Autonomy & Flight Software

Telemetry Today LLC

Rocket Lab, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer II to lead GNC/ADCS development for a growing fleet of diverse spacecraft. You will guide design, testing, and integration across life cycle stages, coordinating with Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, and Mission Operations teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring, schedule management, and customer interaction to ensure mission success, with a competitive total compensation package including equity.

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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