Structural Analyst

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
• Support stage, engine and sub-system testing through data review and provide recommendations
• Develop standard practices for structural analysis and common hand calculations
• Provide continued direction to the engineering team on highest value analysis and results deliverable schedule

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience for Analyst II or 5+ years for Senior Analyst I
• Experience performing thermal, structural and vibration analysis for aerospace hardware
• Strong foundation in ductile and brittle material failure theories
• Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) software
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab, VBA, and/or C++

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 additively manufactured materials and part design

About the Company

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more.