Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,700 people strong and we're adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. About the role Rocket Lab's analysis team contributes to the operation and development of Electron by using modelling and simulation to solve challenging problems involving dynamics, fluid flow, and thermodynamics. You will be the technical owner of propellant, pressure-loss and gas budgets and systems across the Electron launch Vehicle. Whether it is using CFD to predict the heating on the vehicle during ascent, 1D flow of propellants and gasses, or data analysis to demonstrate vehicle performance, analysis is critical to the operation and development of a robust launch vehicle. As a Thermofluids Analyst in Rocket Lab's Analysis team you will contribute to the analysis, design validation, and future improvements of Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle, Space Systems, and Space Components. You'll analyse flight data, define loads and environments, perform detailed simulations and physics-based analysis, guide design, and help validate analysis, design, and system performance through test. Scope of work may extend to supporting launch and test ground systems, propulsion development, launch operations, and customer interaction. Essential skills Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or similar 5+ years industry experience, ideally from the Aerospace, Automotive or Marine industries Strong understanding of physical principles (heat transfer, electronics, internal flow, aerodynamics, etc.) Fluid engineering experience around pressure loss, valves and sensors Demonstrated experience with one or more industry standard CFD packages: Fluent, CFX, STAR-CCM+ Experience in Python and associated scientific packages: numpy, pandas, scipy, matplotlib Demonstrated thermal modelling of components, networks and lump masses Experience with experimental test methods, sensor selection and data post-processing / interpretation (thermocouples, pressure transducers, accelerometers, strain gauges, microphones etc.) Desired skills Experience with dynamic thermofluid systems: Propellant Dynamics ( slosh, flow instabilities, Pogo ) Propellant level sensing and control strategies Pumps, pressurisation systems and cryogenics experience Thermodynamics of 2-phase, cryogenics or refrigeration systems Compressible gas modelling of pressure vessels, pressurisation systems and piping Knowledge around space thermal environments and modelling for both orbital and ascent environments Thermal protection system design, specification and implementation. Knowledge of HVAC system design and/or analysis. Familiarity using Solidworks CAD and PDM packages (or comparable industry standard packages) with emphasis on model interrogation and defeaturing for subsequent analyses Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1540, GSFC-STD-7000, ECSS-E-HB-32, NASA-STD-5001) Rocket Lab Employee Benefits The opportunity to work on innovative and groundbreaking technology An employee stock purchase program Access to world leading experts to develop your career Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks Rocket Lab merchandise - T-shirts, mission patches etc. Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross 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. Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
