Rocket Lab · 19 hours ago
Structural Analyst II / Senior Structural Analyst I
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 Structural Analyst role involves supporting propulsion engineers by performing analyses and driving vehicle design for the Neutron program.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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++
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field
5+ years of experience performing thermal, structural and vibration analysis for aerospace hardware
Mastery in thermal, structural, vibration and life assessment analysis best practices
Mastery in ductile and brittle material failure theories
Prior experience 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++
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Preferred
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
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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