Full-Time
Software Simulation Engineer I
Posted on 6/18/2024
Relativity Space
1,001-5,000 employees
Produces and launches 3D printed rockets
Compensation Overview
$115k - $146kAnnually
Entry, Junior
Long Beach, CA, USA
- An undergraduate or graduate degree (BS/MS/PhD) in engineering or related field
- 1+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience with compiled languages (e.g C++, Rust) & scripted languages (Python)
- Experience implementing software development practices and workflows such as Docker, continuous integration (CI), & continuous deployment (CD) workflows
- Experience interfacing software with hardware in the loop testing (HITL)
- Developing software needed to set up a simulation environment
- Simulation sequences/scheduler and logging tools
- Developing visualization tools
- Developing Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD) and automation
- Developing simulation interfaces with hardware testing
- Running analysis that captures complex software and physics interactions
Relativity Space focuses on producing and launching 3D printed reusable rockets, catering to the growing demand for space infrastructure. Their main product, the Terran R, is designed to launch various payloads into space, including satellites and future manned missions. The rockets are made using advanced 3D printing techniques, which simplify the manufacturing process, lower costs, and reduce production time. This approach allows Relativity Space to offer a competitive alternative in the aerospace market. Unlike traditional rocket manufacturers, their emphasis on reusability and innovative designs sets them apart. The company's goal is to provide efficient and cost-effective launch services, as demonstrated by their successful launch of Terran 1, the largest 3D printed object, into space.
Company Stage
Series F
Total Funding
$2.4B
Headquarters
Long Beach, California
Founded
2016
6 month growth
↑ 9%1 year growth
↑ 21%2 year growth
↑ 27%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Winning an $8.7 million U.S. Air Force contract for additive manufacturing research underscores Relativity Space's technological prowess and potential for further innovation.
- Securing a multiyear launch contract with Intelsat highlights the company's growing credibility and market acceptance.
- The $267 million expansion at Stennis Space Center, creating 630 jobs, indicates robust growth and significant investment in infrastructure.
What critics are saying
- The abandonment of the Terran 1 vehicle after a single test flight raises concerns about the reliability and scalability of Relativity Space's technology.
- Competition from other companies, including those launching methane-fueled rockets, could impact market share and growth prospects.
What makes Relativity Space unique
- Relativity Space leverages advanced 3D printing technology to produce rockets, significantly reducing production complexity and costs compared to traditional manufacturing methods.
- The company's focus on reusable rockets, particularly the Terran R, positions it as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative in the commercial space economy.
- Relativity Space's successful launch of Terran 1, the world's largest 3D printed object, demonstrates its pioneering capabilities in aerospace manufacturing.
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Benefits
Health, dental & vision coverage
Wellness stipend
401(k)
Equity
11 company holidays
Generous PTO policy
Monthly lunches, game nights, & offsite events
Parental leave
Annual learning stipend