Flight Analysis Engineer - Electron Operations

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our e...

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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 N...

Develop, maintain, and execute flight safety analysis tools and methods for Electron launch vehicle operations, including trajectory evaluation, debris modeling, re-entry analysis, and risk assessment using Python/C++ programming and 6 DoF/3 DoF simulations
Process large datasets and create statistical models to quantify failure probabilities while continuously improving analysis efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
Support launch operations by generating risk data, building operator interfaces (GUIs/HMIs), providing on-console support during launch campaigns, and conducting verification of launch range systems
Prepare and maintain comprehensive flight safety documentation including data packages, launch licensing materials, standard operating procedures, and detailed records of analysis methods and results

Strong programming skills and familiarity with programming in Python
3+ years’ experience in engineering analysis - numerical modelling & simulation, statistics, multi-physics or similar fields 
Good understanding of launch vehicle flight dynamics, orbital mechanics and GNC
Familiarity with configuration management and version control
Strong technical writing skills, familiarity with LaTeX is a plus 
Experience generating various safety documents including flight safety data packages, compliance matrices, analysis reports, FMECA
Experience with launch vehicle flight safety programs