SCI Clearance

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II contributes to the analysis, design validation, and future improvements of our suite of Space Systems and Space Components. You will be expected to define loads and environments, perform detailed simulations and physics-based analysis, guide design, and help validate analysis, design, and system performance through test. You will support the Vehicle Design Director and Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. (Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I or Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II level)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
Active TS/SCI clearance
U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry
Experience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packages
Experience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design, execution, data processing, and validation
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
Active TS/SCI clearance
U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry
Experience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packages
Experience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design, execution, data processing, and validation

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
Experience in full satellite system development cycles, from concept to launch
Experience in analyzing additive manufactured parts
Experience with sensor selection and data post-processing/interpretation (accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, etc.)
Experience in structural analysis of composites (laminate design, joint design, materials characterization, environmental effects)
Familiarity with nonlinear material simulation, including metal plasticity, elastomers, and adhesive joints

Responsibilities

Define, process, and interpret static and dynamic ground test & flight data, including: sensor selection, data acquisition and validation, and environmental determination (random vibration, shock, quasi-static, acoustic, pressure, and thermal)
Perform, validate, and document structural analyses of primary and secondary vehicle structures, including: finite element model verification and validation, material selection, performance of trade-off studies, and mass optimization
Perform structural and dynamic simulations, including: static, modal, random vibration, buckling, and thermoelastic
Work closely with design and test engineers to iterate through design concepts, determine test requirements, and demonstrate positive structural margins
Define test requirements and directly support testing of vehicle subsystems and components
Lead technical projects and programs, as required, both within analysis and across disciplines and teams
Help implement new theory and tools within the team and establish best practices in areas of technical expertise

Benefits

Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

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