Senior Structural Analyst, Propulsion

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 181,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Analyst focused on turbomachinery analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience analyzing turbomachinery systems. The role requires proficiency in thermal and structural analysis, with familiarity in CAD tools preferred. Competitive compensation packages and additional benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant analysis experience, preferably with turbomachinery systems.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and standards.
• Organized and able to follow through.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability analyses on turbomachinery products.
• Perform thermal and structural analysis to guide design decisions.
• Work with mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Dynamic analysis

Durability analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology or mathematics field

Tools

Computer-aided design (CAD) software

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Senior Structural Analyst, Turbomachinery

Long Beach, California

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation.

About the Team

The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms‑up decision‑making, free from technical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels.

About the Role

• Responsible for the thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability (fatigue/fracture) analyses on Relativity’s turbomachinery products.
• Perform thermal / structural analysis of turbomachinery components to guide design decisions and ensure reliability and performance requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot and investigate complex turbomachinery system interactions.
• Responsible for the analysis of 3D‑printed components and complex mechanical assemblies.
• Work hand‑in‑hand with mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers to arrive at optimal solutions for the engine and vehicle programs.
• Develop and execute tests to support development and qualification, including hands‑on work like test article integration, instrumentation setup, and data processing.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field.
• 5+ years of relevant analysis experience, preferably with turbomachinery systems.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to follow through.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and standards.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with computer‑aided design (CAD) software.
• Experience with design of liquid propulsion components and systems.
• Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS Workbench.

Compensation

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package.

Benefits

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more. To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range

$142,000 - $181,500 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.