Senior Structural Analyst

Rocket Lab

Auckland, New Zealand
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Structural mechanics expertise
Fea packages (ansys, nastran, abaqus, optistruct)
Nx cad/teamcenter experience
** Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to join their team in Auckland, New Zealand. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural analysis, particularly in aerospace, and will be responsible for analyzing and validating designs for launch vehicles and space systems. **

Job Summary

  • Contribute to the analysis, design validation, and future improvements of Rocket Lab’s suite of Launch Vehicles, Space Systems, and Space Components.
  • Perform and document structural analyses, conduct simulations, and collaborate with design/test engineers to refine designs and ensure structural margins.
  • Implement new tools, establish best practices, and coach team members in technical expertise and system navigation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to join their team in Auckland, New Zealand. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural analysis, particularly in aerospace, and will be responsible for analyzing and validating designs for launch vehicles and space systems. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structural mechanics expertise
  • FEA packages (ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, Optistruct)
  • NX CAD/Teamcenter experience
  • Manufacturing process familiarity
  • Component life prediction
  • Vibroacoustic modeling
  • Sensor data post-processing
  • Structural test methods
  • Python programming
  • Project management experience

Nice-to-have

  • Composite structural analysis
  • Non-linear buckling analysis
  • Acoustic analysis and testing
  • Propellant dynamics modeling
  • Coupled loads analyses
  • Non-linear material simulation
  • Industry standards familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 7+ years industry experience
  • Aerospace, Automotive, or Marine industry experience
  • Physics-based problem solving
  • Ductile metal failure prediction
  • Fatigue and fracture prediction
  • Engineering programming (Python)
  • Project and programme management experience
  • Comfort executing to changing deadlines
  • Comfort working independently and in a team
  • Effective communication skills

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