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Relativity Space · 2 weeks ago

Structural Analysis Engineer II

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$108K/yr - $138K/yr

2+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet today's demands and future breakthroughs. The Structural Analysis Engineer II will drive the architecture and development of structures for the Terran R vehicle, ensuring all systems achieve ambitious objectives through advanced analysis and hands-on engagement with hardware.

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

Structural analysisFinite element analysisEngineering scriptingMetallic structure behaviorTest developmentData processingCollaborationProblem solving

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