Rocket Lab

Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II / Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-07-31

Responsibilities

  • Define, process, and interpret static and dynamic ground test & flight data.
  • Perform, validate, and document structural analyses of vehicle structures.
  • Conduct structural and dynamic simulations.
  • Collaborate with design and test engineers on design concepts and test requirements.
  • Define test requirements and support testing of subsystems and components.
  • Lead technical projects across disciplines and teams.
  • Implement new theories and tools within the team and establish best practices.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
  • 2+ years (or 5+ years for Senior level) of engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
  • Proficiency with NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter.
  • Experience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design and execution.
  • U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.
  • Master’s or PhD in mechanical engineering is a plus.
  • Experience in analyzing additive manufactured parts and structural analysis of composites is desirable.
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