Structural Analyst I/IIActive
The opportunity
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…
What you'll do
Analyze and interpret static and dynamic ground test and flight data,: including sensor selection, data validation, and environmental factors (vibration, shock, acoustic, thermal).
Perform and document structural analyses of launch vehicle structures,: including finite element model validation, material selection, trade-off studies, and mass optimization.
Conduct structural and dynamic simulations (static, modal, vibration,: buckling, thermal) and collaborate with design/test engineers to refine designs and ensure structural margins.
Define test requirements, support subsystem/component testing, and lead: technical projects across teams and disciplines.
Implement new tools, establish best practices, and coach team members in: technical expertise and system navigation.
Consistently identify optimal solutions to engineering challenges and set: standards of excellence for the team.
What they're looking for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar field
- years industry experience, ideally from the Aerospace, Automotive, or Marine industries
- A keen physics-based approach to problem solving
- Expert knowledge of structural mechanics
