Spacecraft Structural Analyst I/II Shape Space Missions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical HMO, PPO & 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan

3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year

Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA Inc. is seeking a Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II in Long Beach, CA. The successful candidate will define loads and environments, perform simulations, and work closely with design teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and U.S. citizenship is required due to program regulations. Join us in building the future of space with our innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• 2+ years of structural analysis experience in the aerospace industry for Engineer II.
• Experience in analyzing additive manufactured parts (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Define loads and environments, perform detailed simulations and physics-based analysis.
• Perform structural analyses of primary and secondary vehicle structures.
• Work closely with design and test engineers.

Skills

Structural analysis experience in the aerospace industry

Experience using NX Nastran

U.S. citizenship

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Job description

Rocket Lab USA Inc. is seeking a Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II in Long Beach, CA. The successful candidate will define loads and environments, perform simulations, and work closely with design teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and U.S. citizenship is required due to program regulations. Join us in building the future of space with our innovative projects.