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Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II/ Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I PIPELINE

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering launch services, spacecraft, and components for civil, commercial, and defense customers. The Space Systems team is hiring a Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II / Senior Structural Analysis Engineer I pipeline in Long Beach, CA to define loads and environments, perform physics-based structural and dynamic analyses, support test campaigns, and guide design decisions across spacecraft and subsystem hardware.

Skills

  • Proficiency with NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter
  • Finite element analysis and model verification/validation
  • Structural dynamics and vibration analysis (modal, random vibration, shock)
  • Design trade studies and mass optimization
  • Spacecraft-level structural test campaign design, execution, and data processing
  • Ability to translate test data into validated environmental inputs and margin assessments

Responsibilities

  • Define, process, and interpret static and dynamic ground test and flight data (sensor selection, acquisition, validation, environmental determination).
  • Perform, validate, and document structural analyses of primary and secondary vehicle structures, including FEA model V&V, material selection, trade studies, and mass optimization.
  • Conduct structural and dynamic simulations: static, modal, random vibration, buckling, and thermoelastic analyses.
  • Work with design and test engineers to iterate design concepts, define test requirements, and demonstrate structural margins.
  • Define test requirements and support hands-on testing of subsystems and components.
  • Lead technical projects and introduce new tools, methods, and best practices within the team.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline (required)
  • Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (preferred)

Benefits

  • Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO) and a company-sponsored HSA option
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 days sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Company equity and discounted employee stock purchase program
  • Paid parental leave, disability and life insurance
  • Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
  • Onsite gym, subsidized EV charging, food/drink discounts and other campus perks
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DATE POSTED
December 2, 2025
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