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Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Structural Analysis Engineer 2

Materials & StructuresConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLong Beach, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree in Engineering or a related discipline is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in an analysis role is required.
  • Working knowledge of structural analysis and testing, from hand calculations through advanced numerical analysis such as nonlinear buckling or explicit dynamics, is required.
  • Fundamental knowledge of metallic structure behavior and failure modes, including strength, stability, and fatigue, is required.
  • Proficiency in a commercial aerospace finite element package such as Nastran or Abaqus, and a relevant pre/post-processor such as Femap, is required.
  • Proficiency in an engineering scripting language such as Python or MATLAB is required.

Responsibilities

  • Drive architecture, sizing, and development of structures such as tanks, thrust structures, mechanisms, trays, lines, and other components in collaboration with peer technical teams.
  • Build, execute, and validate structures analyses at the component, system, and vehicle levels, including relevant tool development and automation.
  • Develop novel structural analysis techniques for reusable launch vehicles.
  • Direct design and development engineers in applying structural mechanics and analysis principles to achieve system and component requirements.
  • Develop and execute tests to support structures development and qualification, including test article integration, instrumentation setup, and data processing.

Desired Qualifications

  • A graduate degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • At least 5 years of experience in an analysis role.
  • Experience across one or more full product lifecycles of an integrated vehicle.
  • Graduate education in structural mechanics, computer science, or numerical methods.
  • Experience with Abaqus or ANSA.

About the Company

Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Relativity Space designs and launches rockets that are largely built with 3D-printed parts. Its core product line includes the Terran R, a medium-to-heavy lift rocket designed to be reusable and capable of delivering payloads to LEO and GTO. The company works by using advanced additive manufacturing to print most rocket structures and components in-house, reducing parts, complexity, and production time, and then offers launch services to customers who want to put satellites or other payloads into space. Unlike many peers, Relativity Space relies on a predominantly 3D-printed, vertically integrated approach with its own proprietary designs and manufacturing processes, aiming to streamline production and cut costs. The goal is to make access to space cheaper and more reliable by building a scalable, in-house manufacturing platform and a reusable rocket fleet that can deploy payloads on demand.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$2.2B
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2016

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