Flight Analysis Engineer II
About The Position
Based out of Rocket Lab’s office in Denver, CO, the Flight Analysis Engineer II - Mission Formulation is responsible for trajectory simulation, modeling, analyses, and testing for Rocket Lab launches and missions. As a Flight Analyst you will contribute towards ensuring safety of Rocket Lab launches and support mission design and operations. You will interface with other departments within Rocket Lab as well as external agencies. The scope of the flight analysis team includes developing methods, software tools, data packages and technical reports for flight safety, launch availability and operations to support Electron and HASTE mission operations. The Flight Analysis Engineer II is an integral part of Rocket Lab’s Global Launch Services (GLS) Mission Formulation Team which works closely with other Engineering, Production and Operations teams to bring new launch concepts to life. This team is also responsible for the formulation and implementation of launches and missions of classified missions on Electron and HASTE launch vehicles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering)
- Experience with numerical modelling & simulation, probability & statistics, multi-physics, and/or similar fields of analysis
- Experience with data analysis using Python, SciPy, or similar
- Experience developing with Linux
- Fundamental knowledge of atmospheric flight, flight dynamics, and/or orbital mechanics
- Experience with Git version control (e.g., git, github, gitlab)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD US Government Secret security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Advanced degree in engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering)
- Experience with C/C++
- Experience with mission analysis, trajectory optimization, vehicle design and simulation tools
- Experience with RF simulation, modeling and Link budget analysis
- Experience with software and hardware-in-the-loop testing (HITL) and related systems
- Experience with FAA regulations, processes and means of compliance methods for Flight Safety (CFR part 417 and/or part 450)
- Experience with Autonomous Flight Termination Systems (AFTS) and associated flight rules design
- Experience developing 3DOF atmospheric propagators
- Experience with Python scripting development
- Educational knowledge of RF or electrical systems
- Ability to work on own initiative and to plan daily workflow to complete higher level tasks
- Experience working on fast-paced design and development projects
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships
Responsibilities
- Launch and mission operational concept development
- Orbital and suborbital trajectory design and analysis
- Work with external stakeholders and customers for mission-specific requirements engineering
- Support hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing to verify trajectory and flight safety system configuration
- Conduct Monte Carlo simulation analyses to define and verify launch and mission operations
- Conduct flight safety analyses prior to launch and provide related day-of-launch support
- Develop bespoke mission safety rules
- Verify readiness of AFTS (Autonomous Flight Termination System) hardware and software
- Develop tools and processes for automating common modelling and analysis tasks
- Direct contact to Business Development for proposals and mission definition
Benefits
- Company stock as part of your total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Subsidized EV charging
- Onsite fitness centers (where available)
- Discounted gym memberships
- Complimentary snacks and beverages
- 50% employee discount on our popular merch store
- Variety of other employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
