Launch Vehicle Simulation Engineer

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Annual learning and development stipend

Parental leave

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an engineering professional to integrate design data and develop software tooling for optimizing launch trajectories. The role demands a strong background in complex systems, programming skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering or a related field and relevant experience in rocketry or space systems. Attractive benefits include competitive salary and equity, PTO, and a learning stipend.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant full-time work experience with ability to solve complex problems.
• Direct experience on rocketry, space systems, or complex hardware systems.
• Completion of projects with end-to-end ownership and high independence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to integrate design data into customer mission simulations.
• Develop software tooling to optimize launch and orbital trajectories.
• Lead design trade analyses to inform vehicle and mission decisions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Programming (Python, Julia, MATLAB)

Complex systems understanding

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics

Tools

Simulation software

Docker

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking an engineering professional to integrate design data and develop software tooling for optimizing launch trajectories. The role demands a strong background in complex systems, programming skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering or a related field and relevant experience in rocketry or space systems. Attractive benefits include competitive salary and equity, PTO, and a learning stipend.