Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I — Growth & Equity

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA seeks a Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II to contribute to analysis, design validation, and future improvements of Space Systems and components. You will define loads, perform simulations, and support testing to demonstrate positive structural margins.

The role collaborates with design and test teams, leads projects, and may advance with advanced degrees. Equity and comprehensive benefits accompany a competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Experience with NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Define loads and environments; interpret test data and environmental conditions.
• Perform structural analyses of primary/secondary vehicle structures; verify FE models.
• Run static/dynamic simulations: modal, buckling, thermoelastic; document results.
• Collaborate with design/test engineers to iterate concepts and test requirements.
• Lead projects within analysis and across teams; support testing of subsystems.
• Contribute to implementation of new tools and best practices.

Skills

Structural analysis

Aerospace industry experience

Security clearance eligibility

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX Nastran

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA seeks a Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II to contribute to analysis, design validation, and future improvements of Space Systems and components. You will define loads, perform simulations, and support testing to demonstrate positive structural margins.

The role collaborates with design and test teams, leads projects, and may advance with advanced degrees. Equity and comprehensive benefits accompany a competitive base salary.