Rocket LabRocket 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 1,500 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 roleRocket Lab seeks a Senior Thermofluids Analysis Engineer to help build the Neutron platform: Rocket Lab's medium lift, reusable launch vehicle capable of human spaceflight.As a Thermofluids Analyst in Rocket Lab's Analysis team you will contribute to the analysis, design, validation, and improvements of subsystems on the Neutron launch vehicle. Day to day, you will be expected to process flight data to determine the environments experienced by vehicle components, demonstrate positive margins against these environments through detailed analysis, and set the requirements to validate this analysis through test.Essential skillsA degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field3+ year's industry experience, ideally from the Aerospace, Automotive or Marine industriesDemonstrated expertise with one or more industry standard CFD packages: Fluent, CFX, STAR-CCM+Experience in aerodynamics: predicting forces, moments and generating aerotables and aerodynamic controlDesired SkillsDemonstrated experience with dynamic thermofluid systems:BuffetingAerotable evaluation & characterisationAerodynamic stability & controlPropellant Dynamics (slosh, flow instabilities, Pogo)Experience with mechanical systems in a relevant field (e.g. aerospace, automotive, marine)Experience in python for mathematical modelling, analysis tool development and data handling (numpy, scipy, pandas, git, package deployment, continuous integration)Experience with experimental test methods, sensor selection and data post-processing/ interpretationThe ability to work to deadlines within a high pressure environmentCommunication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and engineering professionalsDemonstrated experience with one or more industry standard thermal modelling packages: Thermal Desktop, THERMICA, NX SSTFamiliarity with manufacturing processes, including conventional machining, and additive manufacturingFamiliarity with industry standards (e.g. MIL-STD-1540, GSFC-STD-7000, ECSS-E-HB-32, NASA-STD-5001)Familiarity with Transient flow modelling/analysis.Rocket Lab Employee BenefitsThe opportunity to work on innovative and ground breaking technologyAn employee stock purchase programAccess to world leading experts to develop your careerUnlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacksRocket Lab merchandise - T-shirts, mission patches etc.Discounted health insurance with Southern CrossAdditional parental leave entitlementsA vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the yearIf the above sounds like you apply now!Important information: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
