Full-Time

Senior Mass Properties Engineer

Posted on 9/25/2024

Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$138k - $178kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Materials & Structures
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
SolidWorks
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • An undergraduate degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience in a hardware engineering role
  • Experience with computer-aided design tools (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, etc.) and PML systems (Teamcenter, etc.)
  • Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, especially via unconventional & creative solutions
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel to distill down large amounts of data into shareable, consumable reports
Responsibilities
  • Mass management through the development lifecycle of the Terran R launch vehicle
  • Maintain vehicle mass properties database
  • Partner with cross-functional teams of structures, fluids, and avionics engineers to develop and document mass properties
  • Drive teams to meet mass budget expectations and fulfill performance requirements
  • Support development of mass budgets and mass uncertainties for vehicle subsystems and components
  • Support development of launch vehicle performance reports
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and drive implementation of mass reduction opportunities across the vehicle
  • Develop and implement mass property verification plans, including measurement of weight and center of gravity of critical components and subassemblies
  • Continually innovate the mass reporting system, including leveraging new tools and improving collaborative processes

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 the Terran 1, the largest 3D printed object in space.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for reusable rockets aligns with Relativity Space's Terran R focus.
  • Growing satellite mega-constellations require frequent, cost-effective launches, benefiting Relativity Space.
  • U.S. government investment in space infrastructure presents contract opportunities for Relativity Space.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Firefly Aerospace could impact Relativity Space's market share.
  • Abandonment of Terran 1 may raise concerns about technology reliability.
  • Terran-1's engine failure could affect customer confidence and future contracts.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space uses 3D printing to build rockets with 100x fewer parts.
  • The Terran R is the world's first 3D printed reusable rocket.
  • Relativity Space offers a radically simplified supply chain 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

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