Relativity Space · 4 days ago
Structural Analysis Engineer II
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$108K/yr - $138K/yr
2+ years expRelativity Space is building rockets to meet the growing demand for launch capacity and advance science and exploration. The Structural Analysis Engineer II will be responsible for driving the architecture and development of structures, executing analyses, and directing engineers in applying structural mechanics principles.
3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive architecture, sizing, and development of structures like 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 level, including relevant tool development and automation. Develop novel structural analysis techniques for reusable, 3D-printed launch vehicles
Direct design and development engineers in the successful application of structural mechanics and analysis principles to achieve system and component requirements
Develop and execute tests to support structures development and qualification, including hands-on work like test article integration, instrumentation setup, and data processing
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in engineering or a related discipline
2+ years experience in an analysis role
Working knowledge of structural analysis and test (from hand calculations to advanced numerical analysis e.g., nonlinear buckling or explicit dynamics)
Fundamental knowledge of metallic structure behavior and failure modes like strength, stability, and fatigue
Proficiency in a commercial aerospace finite element package (e.g., Nastran, Abaqus) and a relevant pre/post-processor like Femap
Proficiency with an engineering scripting language like Python or MATLAB
Preferred
Graduate degree in engineering or a related discipline
5+ years experience in an analysis role
Experience across 1 or more full product lifecycles of an integrated vehicle
Graduate education in structural mechanics, computer science, or numerical methods
Experience with Abaqus or ANSA
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
Annual learning and development stipend
Company
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M
Leadership Team
Eric Schmidt
Chair and CEO
David Giger
VP of Engineering
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