Structural Analyst II: Multiphysics for Neutron Rocket

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Equity grant

ESPP

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA seeks a Structural Analyst II to support the Neutron program, analyzing propulsion hardware and contributing to design decisions. You'll build and validate finite element models, perform thermal/structural/vibration analyses, and document methods and results for hardware reviews, while collaborating with design and testing teams in a fast-paced environment.

This role also offers equity, competitive base pay, and comprehensive benefits as part of a rapidly growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
• 2+ years of experience performing thermal, structural and vibration analysis for aerospace hardware
• Proficiency in finite element analysis using commercially available software packages
• Proficiency using one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Matlab, VBA, and/or C++
• Familiarity with instrumenting hardware using strain gauges, thermocouples, and accelerometers to anchor FEM results

Responsibilities

• Create system, subassemblies, and individual parts analytical models.
• Perform multiphysics structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and fracture analyses.
• Collaborate with the design team to finalize hardware designs to meet vehicle requirements.
• Generate and maintain clear documentation of all performed analyses, including inputs, methods, and results to ensure proper communication during hardware reviews and qualification.
• Support stage, engine and sub-system testing through data review and provide recommendations based on data and analysis.
• Develop standard practices for structural analysis and common hand calculations to expedite hardware development.
• Provide continued direction to the engineering team on highest value analysis and results deliverable schedule as the program evolves.

Skills

Python

Matlab

VBA

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering

Tools

Finite element analysis

ANSYS Workbench

NASGRO

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA seeks a Structural Analyst II to support the Neutron program, analyzing propulsion hardware and contributing to design decisions. You'll build and validate finite element models, perform thermal/structural/vibration analyses, and document methods and results for hardware reviews, while collaborating with design and testing teams in a fast-paced environment.

This role also offers equity, competitive base pay, and comprehensive benefits as part of a rapidly growing