Flight Analysis Engineer I

We are looking for a Flight Analysis Engineer I to join our Flight Analysis team at Rocket Lab. The role will support Electron and Neutron launch vehicle operations, including mission analysis, flight safety, and recovery operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight analysis methods, tools, and simulations for launch vehicle trajectory, debris modeling, re‑entry analysis, and mission risk.
• Build and maintain in‑house tools using programming languages such as Python and C++.
• Process and analyze large data sets, leveraging statistical models and parallel computing.
• Support launch operations, including safety integration, test activities, and on‑console operations.
• Prepare detailed documentation, including flight safety data packages, licensing documents, and standard operating procedures.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Str...