Structural Analyst II / Senior Structural Analyst I
About the role
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.
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.
Qualifications
- 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++
Senior Structural Analyst I Qualifications
- 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++
Benefits
Base pay range: $100,000 - $145,000 USD
Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. 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.
Pay
Base Pay Range (CA Only): $100,000 - $145,000 USD
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