Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II

citizenship is required, due to program requirements2+ years of structural analysis experience in the aerospace industryExperience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packagesThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Master's or PhD in mechanical engineering, or other engineering disciplineActive security clearanceExperience in analyzing additive manufactured partsExperience with sensor selection and data post-processing/interpretation (accelerometers, strain gauges, etc.)Experience in structural analysis of composites (laminate design, joint design, materials characterization, environmental effects)Familiarity with nonlinear material simulation, including metal plasticity, elastomers, and adhesive jointsExperience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design, execution, data processing, and validationAdditional Requirements:Sit at desk and operate computer, keyboard and office equipment for extended periodsUse hands with dexterity to operate controls, tools and technical equipment, as neededRead technical documents, drawings, and computer screens requiring close and distance visionMove between buildings, labs, and work areas, as neededWork in office and technical environments with occasional exposure to noise, dust and fumes in production areas citizenship is required, due to program requirementsStructural analysis experience in the aerospace industryExperience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packagesQualifications You'll Bring As Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering disciplineEligible to obtain and maintain a security clearanceU.S.

Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/IIBased out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II contributes to the analysis, design validation, and future improvements of our suite of Space Systems and Space Components. You will be expected to define loads and environments, perform detailed simulations and physics-based analysis, guide design, and help validate analysis, design, and system performance through test. You will support the Vehicle Design Director and Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.(Please note: this position can be hired at the Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I or Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II level)What You'll Get To Do:Define, process, and interpret static and dynamic ground test & flight data, including: sensor selection, data acquisition and validation, and environmental determination (random vibration, shock, quasi-static, acoustic, pressure, and thermal)Perform, validate, and document structural analyses of primary and secondary vehicle structures, including: finite element model verification and validation, material selection, performance of trade-off studies, and mass optimizationPerform structural and dynamic simulations, including: static, modal, random vibration, buckling, and thermoelasticWork closely with design and test engineers to iterate through design concepts, determine test requirements, and demonstrate positive structural marginsDefine test requirements and directly support testing of vehicle subsystems and componentsLead technical projects and programs, as required, both within analysis and across disciplines and teamsHelp implement new theory and tools within the team and establish best practices in areas of technical expertiseQualifications You'll Bring As Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering disciplineEligible to obtain and maintain a security clearanceU.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirementsStructural analysis experience in the aerospace industryExperience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packagesQualifications You'll Bring As Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering disciplineEligible to obtain and maintain a security clearanceU.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements2+ years of structural analysis experience in the aerospace industryExperience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packagesThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Master's or PhD in mechanical engineering, or other engineering disciplineActive security clearanceExperience in analyzing additive manufactured partsExperience with sensor selection and data post-processing/interpretation (accelerometers, strain gauges, etc.)Experience in structural analysis of composites (laminate design, joint design, materials characterization, environmental effects)Familiarity with nonlinear material simulation, including metal plasticity, elastomers, and adhesive jointsExperience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design, execution, data processing, and validationAdditional Requirements:Sit at desk and operate computer, keyboard and office equipment for extended periodsUse hands with dexterity to operate controls, tools and technical equipment, as neededRead technical documents, drawings, and computer screens requiring close and distance visionMove between buildings, labs, and work areas, as neededWork in office and technical environments with occasional exposure to noise, dust and fumes in production areas