Teams at Rocket Lab

Design, model, analyze, and test guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) for launch and mission formulation. Perform trajectory design and optimization, Monte Carlo and HITL testing, develop flight code and automation tools, support proposals and customer reviews, and collaborate across engineering and production for classified and commercial missions.

Lead and manage software development and integration for spacecraft networking (routers, radios, laser comms). Oversee subcontractors, define KPIs, plan integrations and tests, run agile ceremonies, develop simulation/test approaches, maintain roadmaps and software standards, and ensure systems engineering and security requirements are met. Must handle government program constraints and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

Perform trajectory design and analysis for launch vehicles and spacecraft, including orbital propagation, rendezvous, station-keeping, maneuver planning, collision avoidance, mission design support, simulation tool development, and real-time mission operations and anomaly response.