Spacecraft Structural Engineer I

Job overview

Compensation is $82,400–$113,300 per year. The Spacecraft Structural Engineer I role is onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA. in the listing’s structured pay fields; the description provides a base salary range of $82,400–$113,300 and total compensation of $89,350–$125,325. Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and subsystems for space missions. The engineer performs structural analysis and design validation for spacecraft and space components, using test data and simulations to assess performance. The role supports the Space Systems organization by defining loads and test requirements, guiding design decisions, and validating structures through analysis and testing.

What you'll do

• Process and interpret ground-test and flight data
• perform and document structural analyses of vehicle structures
• conduct structural and dynamic simulations
• work with design and test engineers on design concepts and test requirements
• support testing of vehicle subsystems and components
• lead technical projects as required
• help implement tools and best practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

spacecraft structural engineer i

rocket lab

long beach ca

space systems

structural analysis

finite element analysis

structural simulation

spacecraft

flight data

ground testing

nx nastran

nx cad

teamcenter

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, medical plans, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and additional employee perks.

Why this role

U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements, and candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The description also includes qualifications for Engineer II, but this listing is for Engineer I.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.