# Spacecraft Structural Engineer II at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8007047003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-spacecraft-structural-engineer-ii/

## About the role

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II contributes to the analysis, design validation, and future improvements of our suite of Space Systems and Space Components. You will be expected to define loads and environments, perform detailed simulations and physics-based analysis, guide design, and help validate analysis, design, and system performance through test.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
- 2+ years of structural analysis experience in the aerospace industry
- Experience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packages

Tags: USA Space Systems