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Relativity Space · 2 months ago

GNC Engineer I

positionLong Beach, California
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$119K/yr - $151K/yr

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet today's needs and advance future breakthroughs. The GNC Engineer I will own GNC algorithms, develop simulation models, and support testing and launch operations, contributing to the performance of the Terran R vehicle.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Own GNC algorithms from conception through design, analysis, and onboard implementation
Develop 6DoF simulation truth models for GNC analysis and validation
Comprehensively test GNC software from the algorithm unit level to Monte Carlo analysis to fully integrated hardware-in-the-loop systems
Support test and launch operations from pre-flight preparation through post-flight data review and model correlation

Qualification

GNC algorithms6DoF simulationC++PythonFlight Computer fundamentalsDynamics modelingSimulationProject experienceRustCommunication

Required

An undergraduate or graduate degree (BS/MS/PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
Technical fundamentals on the Flight Computer side (guidance, navigation, controls) and Truth Model side (dynamics, modeling, simulation)
Ability to work in a fast paced and intense startup environment
Ability to complete projects with ownership of end-to-end solutions with a high degree of independence
Proficiency in the following programming languages: C++ and Python

Preferred

Demonstrated project experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft system
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency in the following programming language: Rust

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity
A generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
An annual learning and development stipend
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Company

Relativity Space

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Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Long Beach, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://relativityspace.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.36B
Key Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M

Leadership Team

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Eric Schmidt
Chair and CEO
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David Giger
VP of Engineering
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