Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation

Auckland, New Zealand
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5+ years industry experience in aerospace or automotive
Proficiency with industry standard cfd packages like fluent
Strong python skills with numpy, pandas, scipy, matplotlib
** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to join their team in Auckland, New Zealand, focusing on the analysis and design validation of their Neutron launch vehicle. The role involves using modeling and simulation techniques to solve problems related to aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer, contributing to the company's mission of making space more accessible. **

Job Summary

  • Rocket Lab's Neutron team is responsible for bringing a new large rocket and its launch sites to life through advanced design and testing.
  • As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer, you will lead concept development, perform trade studies, and evaluate performance around Neutron's aerodynamics and heating.
  • The role requires owning aerodynamic loads, compartment venting design, and representing characteristics through aero tables and models.

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** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to join their team in Auckland, New Zealand, focusing on the analysis and design validation of their Neutron launch vehicle. The role involves using modeling and simulation techniques to solve problems related to aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer, contributing to the company's mission of making space more accessible. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years industry experience in aerospace or automotive
  • Proficiency with industry standard CFD packages like Fluent
  • Strong Python skills with numpy, pandas, scipy, matplotlib
  • Deep understanding of aerodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
  • Experience with multi-physics analysis and trade-off studies

Nice-to-have

  • Experience generating aerodynamic databases for control systems
  • Familiarity with Thermal Desktop, THERMICA, or NX SST
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems in aerospace or marine fields
  • Experience with experimental test methods and sensor selection
  • Familiarity with Siemens CAD and PDM packages
  • Knowledge of industry standards like MIL-STD-1540 or NASA-STD-5001

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience
  • US citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required for US offices

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylum grantee

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