Rocket Lab · 2 weeks ago
Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II/ Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I PIPELINE
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $145K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer will contribute to analysis, design validation, and improvements of space systems and components, guiding design and validating performance through testing.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
2+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry (for Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II)
5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry (for Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I)
Experience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packages
Experience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design, execution, data processing, and validation
U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Preferred
Master's or PhD in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
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
Benefits
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
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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