Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II — Design & Test

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Top-tier medical HMO/PPO

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation - 3 weeks

Sick leave - 5 days

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Equity purchase program

EV charging subsidies

Onsite gym

Food and drinks

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA seeks a Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II based in Long Beach, CA. You will define loads, perform detailed simulations, and validate designs for Space Systems and components, supporting leadership and investors.

Applicants should have a mechanical engineering degree, security clearance eligibility, and aerospace structural analysis experience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter. Spacecraft-level tests and cross‑disciplinary collaboration are core parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience in structural analysis within the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency with NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

• Define loads and environments; perform detailed static/dynamic analyses.
• Validate analysis through test and design verification.
• Lead projects within analysis and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with design and test engineers to iterate concepts.
• Develop and implement new tools and best practices.

Skills

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX Nastran

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Job description

Rocket Lab USA seeks a Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II based in Long Beach, CA. You will define loads, perform detailed simulations, and validate designs for Space Systems and components, supporting leadership and investors.

Applicants should have a mechanical engineering degree, security clearance eligibility, and aerospace structural analysis experience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter. Spacecraft-level tests and cross‑disciplinary collaboration are core parts of the role.