Structural Engineer II

ZipRecruiter; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is seeking a passionate design engineer to join their dynamic Factory Test team in Long Beach. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that redefine the aerospace industry. You will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of structural test stands, ensuring timely project completion while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in additive manufacturing, this position is perfect for you. Join a community dedicated to transforming the future of space exploration and technology.

Benefits

Generous PTO and Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Annual Learning and Development Stipend

Equity Options

Qualifications

• 2+ years in design engineering with hands-on project management experience.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from design concept to operational readiness.
• Design and analyze test stands for aerospace applications.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Design Engineering

Project Management

Additive Manufacturing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

NX/TeamCenter

Nastran

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. Our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team:

The Factory Test team is responsible for hardware testing in our Long Beach facilities. We use our breadth of experience and collaborative engineering approach to support everything from very large structural tests to precise valve actuation. To that end, we design, build, and operate all test assets in Long Beach from initial concept to test execution. If you enjoy working on a multi-disciplinary team with a broad mandate and want to put hands on hardware, then this is the team for you.

About the Role:

To support our mission of changing the way rockets are built and flown, you will be responsible for bringing structural test stands from design concept to full operational readiness. The scope of work encompasses a full design cycle, including conceptualization, design, analysis, fabrication, and operation. These test stands range from benchtop fixtures for actuator testing to multi-story steel towers for stage testing.

Here are some examples of projects you could be working on:

• Design and analysis of steel weldments capable of applying test loads to a variety of hardware
• Creating drawings and work instructions for the assembly of a brand new 3D printed part into a test stand
• Writing and executing test day procedures
• Supporting design and data reviews of flight structures

Your mission will be to complete these projects on time and budget. In order to achieve this, you will be working closely with our Additive, Design, Test, and Loads & Dynamics teams.

In order to be successful in this role, you should be someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in ambiguity, and is able to lead their own projects into completion. Ideally, you are someone who has come from a fast-paced aerospace environment, having completed difficult projects while collaborating effectively with other key groups.

On a weekly basis, you will be designing components using NX/TeamCenter, performing analysis using Nastran, ANSYS and/or hand calculations, and conducting operations in the test yard. You will brainstorm new ways to accommodate the speed and flexibility of our additive manufacturing methods. You will also use your strong organizational skills to properly document your work and provide your recommendations in technical discussions.

About You:

• 2+ years of experience in a full cycle design engineering role and a Bachelor's degree in related discipline
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and test (from hand calculations to advanced analysis)
• Fundamental knowledge of structures strength, stability and fatigue failure mechanisms
• Fundamental knowledge of additive and traditional manufacturing processes

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience with NX/TeamCenter
• Experience using Nastran and ANSYS
• Demonstrated record of timely project completion
• Experience in time-critical operations (test operations, launch operations, stage management, pit crews, etc.)

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. 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: $108,000—$138,000 USD

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