Senior Structures Responsible Engineer
Job description
Space.
About the role
Space. Space About the role This position covers the complete design cycle for primary and secondary structures on the Terran R launch vehicle, including thrust structure, propellant tanks, interstage, and fairing components. You will own your designs from initial concept through production, working to minimize mass, part count, and tooling while meeting structural requirements. The role combines hands-on hardware work with analytical responsibilities in a fast-moving environment. Key facts
Location: USA
Engagement: Full-time
Salary: $132,000 to $198,000 USD
Team: Structures and Mechanisms What you'll do
Develop structural load paths and design complex structures with consideration for adjacent system packaging
Evaluate static and dynamic load inputs, material properties, and structural subsystem requirements
Size and analyze flight structures to support design reviews and drawing releases on schedule
Plan and execute hardware test campaigns, including integration, operation, and data evaluation
Contribute to manufacturing process development
Create and release drawings while supporting fabrication of your components
Document work thoroughly and present recommendations when decisions are required Requirements - 5+ years of experience in a design engineering role
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
Proficiency with industry-standard CAD software such as NX, Creo, or Solidworks
Working knowledge of structural analysis methods including hand calculations and finite element methods - 1+ years of experience focused on structural strength analysis
Ability to lead projects independently in a fast-paced setting
Strong organizational and documentation skills Nice to have - 5+ years of mechanical or structural design and analysis experience
Familiarity with NX and TeamCenter
Experience using Nastran and ANSYS
Knowledge of GD&T and drafting practices Skills & tools
NX and TeamCenter for design work
Nastran and ANSYS for structural analysis
Hand calculation methods for structural sizing
Drawing creation and release processes Practical notes
Compensation package includes equity, PTO, sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend
Accommodation requests can be directed to accommodations@relativityspace.com
Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted or compensated The listing location is Long Beach, California.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Develop structural load paths and design complex structures with consideration for adjacent system packaging
- Evaluate static and dynamic load inputs, material properties, and structural subsystem requirements
- Size and analyze flight structures to support design reviews and drawing releases on schedule
- Plan and execute hardware test campaigns, including integration, operation, and data evaluation
- Contribute to manufacturing process development
- Create and release drawings while supporting fabrication of your components
- Document work thoroughly and present recommendations when decisions are required
- + years of experience in a design engineering role
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
- Proficiency with industry-standard CAD software such as NX, Creo, or Solidworks
- Working knowledge of structural analysis methods including hand calculations and finite element methods
- + years of experience focused on structural strength analysis
Requirements
- You will own your designs from initial concept through production, working to minimize mass, part count, and tooling while meeting structural requirements.
- Key facts
Location: Long Beach, California
Engagement: Full-time
Salary: $132,000 to $198,000 USD
Team: Structures and Mechanisms What you'll do
Develop structural load paths and design complex structures with consideration for adjacent system packaging
Evaluate static and dynamic load inputs, material properties, and structural subsystem requirements
Size and analyze flight structures to support design reviews and drawing releases on schedule
Plan and execute hardware test campaigns, including integration, operation, and data evaluation
Contribute to manufacturing process development
Create and release drawings while supporting fabrication of your components
Document work thoroughly and present recommendations when decisions are required Requirements - 5+ years of experience in a design engineering role
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
Proficiency with industry-standard CAD software such as NX, Creo, or Solidworks
Working knowledge of structural analysis methods including hand calculations and finite element methods - 1+ years of experience focused on structural strength analysis
Ability to lead projects independently in a fast-paced setting
Strong organizational and documentation skills Nice to have - 5+ years of mechanical or structural design and analysis experience
Familiarity with NX and TeamCenter
Experience using Nastran and ANSYS
Knowledge of GD&T and drafting practices Skills & tools
NX and TeamCenter for design work
Nastran and ANSYS for structural analysis
Hand calculation methods for structural sizing
Drawing creation and release processes Practical notes
Compensation package includes equity, PTO, sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend
Accommodation requests can be directed to accommodations@relativityspace.com
Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted or compensated
About Relativity
Relativity is an American aerospace company that uses 3D printing and autonomous robotics to build rockets. Founded in 2015, the company is developing the Terran R, a fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle.
Software engineering work usually means turning product intent into systems that run in production. Engineers write and review code, break large changes into reviewable pieces, and watch how those changes behave after they ship. Most teams share on-call or incident habits so outages get a clear owner. Collaboration with product and design is part of the job, not an extra. The duties above are the ones this listing actually states for this opening.