Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/ii - Ts/sci Clearance

Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $80,000—$140,000 usd; bonus/equity: compyny ...
On-site
Structural analysis of primary and secondary vehicle structures
Finite element model verification and validation
Static, modal, random vibration, buckling, and thermoelastic simulations
Contributes to the analysis, design validation, and future improvements of our suite of Space Systems and Space Components

Job Summary

  • Contributes to the analysis, design validation, and future improvements of our suite of Space Systems and Space Components.
  • Perform, validate, and document structural analyses of primary and secondary vehicle structures, including finite element model verification and validation.
  • Define test requirements and directly support testing of vehicle subsystems and components.

Matching Summary

Contributes to the analysis, design validation, and future improvements of our suite of Space Systems and Space Components.

Salary

Base: $80,000—$140,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: company equity; 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, 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structural analysis of primary and secondary vehicle structures
  • Finite element model verification and validation
  • Static, modal, random vibration, buckling, and thermoelastic simulations
  • Define loads and environments for space missions
  • Spacecraft-level structural test campaign design and execution

Nice-to-have

  • Analyzing additive manufactured parts
  • Structural analysis of composites
  • Nonlinear material simulation

Key Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
  • Aerospace industry engineering experience
  • Experience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter

Work Rights

Active TS/SCI clearance

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