Senior Trajectory & Vehicle 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 a qualified engineer to join the Integrated Performance team. This role involves collaborating closely with design teams, optimizing launch trajectories, and driving the overall vehicle design process. Candidates should have a strong educational background in engineering or related fields, along with relevant professional experience in rocketry or complex hardware systems.

The company emphasizes creative problem solving and offers competitive compensation ranging from $148,000 to $222,000, along with comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

Problem-solving ability

Simulation process setup

Complex hardware systems experience

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 a qualified engineer to join the Integrated Performance team. This role involves collaborating closely with design teams, optimizing launch trajectories, and driving the overall vehicle design process. Candidates should have a strong educational background in engineering or related fields, along with relevant professional experience in rocketry or complex hardware systems.

The company emphasizes creative problem solving and offers competitive compensation ranging from $148,000 to $222,000, along with comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic startup environment.