Senior Structural Analyst
The Senior Structural Analyst role at Rocket Lab Corporation is a key position within the Engineering team, supporting the design and development of innovative aerospace systems. Rocket Lab is a leading end-to-end space company, delivering reliable launch and space systems solutions to commercial and government customers. As a fast-growing player in the space technology sector, Rocket Lab is focused on achieving ambitious goals in satellite deployment and exploration.
In this role, the Senior Structural Analyst is responsible for performing advanced structural and stress analyses for components and assemblies across Rocket Lab’s launch and space systems. Day-to-day activities include creating detailed finite element models, evaluating hardware for static and dynamic loading conditions, supporting design reviews, validating and verifying flight hardware, and generating concise engineering reports. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary engineering teams is common, ensuring high reliability and performance standards are met for all structural elements.
Ideal candidates possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, with substantial experience in structural analysis in the aerospace industry. Proficiency in finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS and NASTRAN, as well as a solid understanding of metallic and composite materials, is essential. Demonstrated experience analyzing flight hardware, supporting test campaigns, and working in a fast-paced development environment is highly valued.
Rocket Lab offers competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, stock options, and generous paid time off. Employees enjoy access to wellness resources, professional development programs, and unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge space missions.
Driven by a culture of innovation, Rocket Lab fosters an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and individual growth. Team members benefit from working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry and are empowered to push the boundaries of what is possible in space technology.