Structural Analyst Ii

Rocket Lab

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site
Structural analysis of composite components
Fea modeling and post-processing
Support structural testing
Rocket Lab is seeking a Structural Analyst II for their Auckland, New Zealand location. The role involves working on composite structures for the Neutron launch vehicle, requiring strong expertise in structural analysis and composites engineering

Job Summary

  • Support the analysis of primary and secondary structures, including composites and metallic components, and integrated structural assemblies.
  • Build, run, and post-process FE models to calculate design responses and margins to static, dynamic, and thermal loads.
  • Work alongside test engineers to define test plans, monitor test activities, and post-process test data against analytical predictions.

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Rocket Lab is seeking a Structural Analyst II for their Auckland, New Zealand location. The role involves working on composite structures for the Neutron launch vehicle, requiring strong expertise in structural analysis and composites engineering.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structural analysis of composite components
  • FEA modeling and post-processing
  • Support structural testing
  • Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers
  • Experience with composite manufacturing and prototyping

Nice-to-have

  • Defect and damage tolerance assessment
  • Linear and non-linear buckling analysis
  • Composite joint design
  • Sensor selection for structural testing
  • CAD model defeaturing for analysis
  • Product Lifecycle Management software experience

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years' experience in structural analysis of composite components
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
  • Strong understanding of composites engineering fundamentals
  • Expertise with structural FEA packages (NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.)
  • Experience with structural testing of composite components
  • Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment
  • Proven communication skills

Work Rights

Eligibility for security clearance

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