Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer (TS/SCI)

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical HMO, PPO

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Onsite gym

Job summary

Rocketlab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer to contribute to the analysis and design validation of Space Systems. The role involves defining loads, performing simulations, and guiding design through test validation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of aerospace experience, and active TS/SCI clearance. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design.

Responsibilities

• Define, process, and interpret static and dynamic ground test & flight data.
• Perform structural analyses of primary and secondary vehicle structures.
• Work closely with design and test engineers to iterate through design concepts.

Skills

NX Nastran

Teamcenter

Finite element modeling

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Rocketlab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer to contribute to the analysis and design validation of Space Systems. The role involves defining loads, performing simulations, and guiding design through test validation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of aerospace experience, and active TS/SCI clearance. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.