Tech Stack

Description

As a Flight Dynamics Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will design missions, perform trajectory analysis, and develop software for flight dynamics. You will operate missions in control, solving complex problems under time-critical conditions while supporting next-generation mission analysis tools.

Requirements

• 3+ years in spacecraft operations, mission design, or GNC
• Bachelor's in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Software Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics and trajectory design (STK or GMAT)
• Proficiency in Python and modern software practices (Git, CI, Jira)
• Familiarity with Orbit Determination, Monte Carlo simulations, and 3DOF propagator development

Responsibilities

• Perform mission design and trajectory analysis
• Conduct flight dynamics operations including tracking, navigation, maneuver design, and collision avoidance
• Develop software for mission analysis and flight dynamics suites
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (C2, SOPS, Electrical, etc.) under time-critical conditions
• Contribute to strategy and sprint planning for next-generation software development