Rocket Lab

Flight Analysis Engineer I/II

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-04-01

Responsibilities

  • Develop launch and mission operational concepts.
  • Design and analyze orbital and suborbital trajectories.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and customers for mission-specific requirements.
  • Support hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing for trajectory verification.
  • Conduct Monte Carlo simulations for launch and mission operations.
  • Release flight code for pre-launch ground testing and mission operations.
  • Verify readiness of Autonomous Flight Termination System (AFTS) hardware and software.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with numerical modeling, simulation, and data analysis using MATLAB or similar tools.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Linux.
  • Fundamental knowledge of atmospheric flight and orbital mechanics.
  • Experience with Git version control.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD US Government Secret security clearance.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work on fast-paced projects.
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