Senior Dynamics Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets spacecraft and critical subsystems that keep the world connected protected expand humanitys reach to the Moon Mars and beyond. We move fast build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

NEUTRON

Rocket Labs Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life. From designing and testing Neutrons structures and components to firing up its new Archimedes engines to setting up Neutrons launch pads and test sites across the United States joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.

SENIOR DYNAMICS ENGINEER

As a Senior Dynamics Engineer you will contribute to its analysis design validationand future improvements. Day to day you will be expected to predict anddefine loads and environments across vehicle for different componentssupport testing and qualification campaigns specify and reviewsinstrumentations (accelerometers strain gauges thermocouples)location on the vehicle. Scope of work extend to perform detailed simulationsphysics-based analysis and establishing technical methodology.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 years industry experience ideally from theAerospace Automotive or Marine industries
• A keen physics-based approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated Experience with vibration and shock testing
• Demonstrated Experience with sensor selection and data post-processing/interpretation (accelerometers strain gauges thermocouples etc.)
• Demonstrated Experience with static and dynamic structural test methods including:
  • Modal Characterization
  • Acoustic
  • Random vibration
  • Sine burst
  • Force notching
  • Shock
  • Fixture evaluation
• Expertise with engineering programming and data analysis especially in Python
• Experience with finite element modelling and analysis with one or more industry standard structural FEA packages: Femap/NX Nastran Simcenter/NX Nastran AbaqusOptistruct/HyperworksComfort executing to changing deadlines within a high-pressure environment
• Comfort working independently and in a team
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and engineering professionals

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

• Expertise in vibroacoustic modelling
• Familiarity with manufacturing processesincluding conventional machining and additivemanufacturing
• Experience using NX CAD and Teamcenter

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

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FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click here ITAR Regulations.