Junior Thermofluids Analyst at Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab USA • auckland, auckland • Posted July 05, 2026

About the Role

Apply for Junior Thermofluids Analyst at Rocket Lab USA in Auckland City, N, NZ. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an end‑to‑end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually, delivering more than 230 satellites to orbit, and we are developing our next medium‑lift reusable launch vehicle, Neutron.

Role Overview

As a Junior Aerodynamics Engineer in Rocket Lab's Thermofluids Analysis team you will contribute to the analysis, design validation, and improvements of Rocket Lab's launch vehicles, focusing on Neutron's aerodynamics, heating, plume interaction and compartment venting.

Responsibilities

  • Perform, validate, and document computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyse...