Senior GNC Engineer, Mission Formulation
Rocket Lab
Centennial, CO · Posted November 1, 2026
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About the job
...Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer I/II for Mission Formulation to lead guidance, navigation and control designs for launches. You will conduct trades, analyses and HITL testing, collaborating across teams. The role involves mission formulation...