Location
remote, remote, Canada
Posted
July 20, 2026
Job Description
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer I/II in Long Beach, CA, specializing in trajectory planning and orbital analysis for cutting-edge space missions. Elevate your career at a company committed to redefining access to space.
In this role, you will engage in mission design and operations, focusing on trajectory analysis for Earth and lunar missions. Work alongside a diverse engineering team to tackle complex problems in high-pressure environments. Your contributions will directly support critical missions, enhancing Rocket Lab's capability in launch services and spacecraft systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze spacecraft trajectories for mission success
• Conduct rendezvous planning and station-keeping analysis
• Provide launch window and delta-V budget analysis
• Collaborate with software and GNC teams for guidance optimization
• Produce trajectory products for mission readiness
Requirements:
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In this role, you will engage in mission design and operations, focusing on trajectory analysis for Earth and lunar missions. Work alongside a diverse engineering team to tackle complex problems in high-pressure environments. Your contributions will directly support critical missions, enhancing Rocket Lab's capability in launch services and spacecraft systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze spacecraft trajectories for mission success
• Conduct rendezvous planning and station-keeping analysis
• Provide launch window and delta-V budget analysis
• Collaborate with software and GNC teams for guidance optimization
• Produce trajectory products for mission readiness
Requirements:
...