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GNC Trajectory Design Engineer I – 2025 New Grad

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Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Aerospace
Industrial & Manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$118k - $123kAnnually

+ Equity + PTO + Sick Leave + Parental Leave + Learning and Development Stipend

Entry

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Flight Dynamics
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
Requirements
  • An undergraduate or graduate degree (BS/MS/PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
  • Experience working on projects that required you to operate in interdisciplinary design teams
  • Have previously worked on projects that required you to utilize numerical techniques such as ODE's and optimization routines
  • Experience with high-level programming languages (e.g. Python, Julia, MATLAB)
Responsibilities
  • Integrating the latest design data from key design teams into a full simulation of customer missions
  • Developing and leveraging software to optimize the launch and orbital trajectory of customer missions
  • Leading interdisciplinary design trades to inform key decisions about the vehicle, the mission trajectories, or the mission ConOps
  • Defining and maintaining high-level vehicle and trajectory design requirements to inform the overall design process

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

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

29%
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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.

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