Structural Analyst II

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

5d•$100,800 - $151,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Analyst position is based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA. The candidate will support a high performing team of propulsion engineers with a broad range of expertise covering rocket engine combustion devices, turbomachinery, and other hardware. You will support the Neutron program and Propulsion department with solutions to tough technical problems and drive the vehicle design using analytical methods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field.
2+ years of experience performing thermal, structural and vibration analysis for aerospace hardware.
Strong foundation in thermal, structural, vibration and life assessment analysis best practices.
Strong foundation in ductile and brittle material failure theories.
Familiarity with instrumenting hardware using strain gauges, thermocouples, and accelerometers to anchor FEM results.
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++

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree with 3+ years of experience.
Proficiency using ANSYS Workbench and NASGRO.
Familiarity with liquid engine qualification and certification using NASA-STDs 5012, 5019
Prior experience analyzing rocket engine combustion devices and turbo pump components.
Experience with supporting failure investigations
Experience with additively manufactured materials, part design and analysis
Experience working in a fast-paced development program

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.

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