Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab Corporation

Structural Analyst II / Senior Structural Analyst I

Long Beach, CA · Senior

Work authorization required$115k-$173kDetected 8 days ago
PythonC++MATLABANSYSFEAStructural AnalysisMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringCommunication

About the role

  • NEUTRON Rocket Lab's Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life.
  • STRUCTURAL ANALYST II / SENIOR STRUCTURAL ANALYST I The Structural Analyst position is based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA.
  • Please note: this position can be hired at the Structural Analyst II or Senior Structural Analyst I level.

Responsibilities

  • We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
  • 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 the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
  • Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment.
  • Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
  • The candidate will support a high performing team of propulsion engineers with a broad range of expertise covering rocket engine combustion devices, turbomachinery, and other hardware.
  • You will support the Neutron program and Propulsion department with solutions to tough technical problems and drive the vehicle design using analytical methods.
  • Create system, subassemblies, and individual parts analytical models.
  • Perform multiphysics structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and fracture analyses.
  • Collaborate with the design team to finalize hardware designs to meet vehicle requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience performing thermal, structural and vibration analysis for aerospace hardware.
  • Familiarity with instrumenting hardware using strain gauges, thermocouples, and accelerometers to anchor FEM results.
  • Proficiency in finite element analysis using commercially available software packages.
  • 5+ years of experience performing thermal, structural and vibration analysis for aerospace hardware.
  • Strong foundation in thermal, structural, vibration and life assessment analysis best practices.
  • Strong foundation in ductile and brittle material failure theories.
  • Mastery in thermal, structural, vibration and life assessment analysis best practices.
  • Mastery in ductile and brittle material failure theories.
  • Prior experience instrumenting hardware using strain gauges, thermocouples, and accelerometers to anchor FEM results.

Nice to have

  • Graduate degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • Proficiency using ANSYS Workbench and NASGRO.
  • Familiarity with liquid engine qualification and certification using NASA-STDs 5012, 5019
  • Prior experience analyzing rocket engine combustion devices and turbo pump components.
  • Experience with supporting failure investigations
  • Experience with additively manufactured materials, part design and analysis
  • Experience working in a fast-paced development program
  • This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas

Compensation

  • $115,200 - $172,800 USD
  • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal opportunity

  • Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful U
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