Senior Dynamics Analyst - Space Vehicle Vibration & Modeling

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Dynamics Analyst in Auckland, NZ to help bring the Neutron launch vehicle to life. You will predict loads and environments, help validate designs, and define instrumentation while supporting testing campaigns.

The role requires a physics-based problem solver with strong Python data analysis skills and experience with FEA tools. It is based in Auckland, NZ with a focus on rapid learning in a tight-knit team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years in Aerospace/Automotive/Marine industries.
• Physics-based problem solving approach.
• Experience selecting sensors and post-processing data.
• Experience with static and dynamic structural tests: modal, acoustics, random vibration, shock.
• Engineering programming and data analysis, especially Python.
• Experience with FEA packages: Femap/NX Nastran, Simcenter/NX Nastran, Abaqus, Optistruct/Hyperworks.
• Comfort working to changing deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Predict launch vehicle vibration environments via FEA and analytical methods.
• Define test plans, support tests, and post-process dynamic test results (random vibration, acoustics, shock).
• Define sensor types and locations to monitor in-flight environments and verify correlations with predictions.
• Collaborate with avionics, mechanical, fluids, and propulsion teams to determine mounting strategies.
• Collect documentation of test environments and qualification status for components.

Skills

FEA experience

Python programming

Sensor data processing

Vibration testing

Modal characterization

Acoustics

Random vibration

Shock testing

Data analysis

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Femap/NX Nastran

Simcenter/NX Nastran

Abaqus

Optistruct/Hyperworks

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Dynamics Analyst in Auckland, NZ to help bring the Neutron launch vehicle to life. You will predict loads and environments, help validate designs, and define instrumentation while supporting testing campaigns.

The role requires a physics-based problem solver with strong Python data analysis skills and experience with FEA tools. It is based in Auckland, NZ with a focus on rapid learning in a tight-knit team.