Senior Space Systems Simulation Engineer

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, California, is seeking an Engineering role focused on integrating design data into simulations for customer missions. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to develop and optimize software tools for launch trajectories.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in rocketry or complex hardware systems. Competitive salary range of $148,000 - $222,000 with additional benefits available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant full-time work experience with complex problem-solving.
• Direct experience on rocketry or space systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to integrate design data into simulations.
• Develop software to optimize launch and orbital trajectories.
• Lead design trade analyses for mission-critical decisions.

Skills

High-level programming languages (Python, Julia, MATLAB)

Complex problem-solving

End-to-end project ownership

Hands-on experience with complex hardware systems

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics

Tools

Software development practices (Docker, CI/CD)

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, California, is seeking an Engineering role focused on integrating design data into simulations for customer missions. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to develop and optimize software tools for launch trajectories.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in rocketry or complex hardware systems. Competitive salary range of $148,000 - $222,000 with additional benefits available.