Flight Analysis Engineer II - Software
Auckland
Competitive salary
Category Engineering Jobs
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world.
Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights! NEUTRON Rocket Lab's Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life.
From designing and testing Neutron's structures and components, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron's 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. FLIGHT ANALYSIS ENGINEER - SOFTWARE As a Flight Analyst you will be responsible for mission analysis, flight safety analysis, new vehicle analysis, and supporting recovery operations. You will interface with other departments within Rocket Lab as well as external agencies.
The scope of the flight analysis team includes developing methods, software tools, data packages and technical reports for flight safety, launch availability and on-orbit operations to support Electron mission operations and Neutron development. Join a driven team that's tackling challenging projects, delivering on exciting missions, and making an impact on the future of space! WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Develop flight analysis methods and assumptions and ensure that they are up-to-date with regulatory requirements Development and maintenance of in-house flight analysis tools including but not limited to launch vehicle trajectory and performance evaluation, debris modelling, re-entry analysis, failure effects, reliability and mission risk Development and execution of 6 DoF and 3 DoF simulations Development of statistical models to quantify failure probabilities Handling, processing and analysis of large data sets Programming in languages such as Python and C++ Parallel computing and software design for efficiency Maintenance and improvement of in-house tools General modelling and simulation YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors' degree in Engineering, science or equivalent qualification or 5 years' experience in engineering analysis - numerical modelling & simulation, statistics, multi-physics or similar fields Strong programming skills and fami.
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