Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimizat... @ Relativity Space
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About Relativity Space
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. Join a team where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
About the Team
The Integrated Performance team owns the holistic view of how Terran R comes together, from trajectory design and aerodynamics to reliability analysis. Working across the full launch system, team members engage in simulations, hands-on hardware interactions, and cross-functional collaborative efforts to drive meaningful programmatic change.
Core Responsibilities
- Integrate design data into full customer mission simulations
- Develop and enhance software tooling for trajectory optimization
- Lead interdisciplinary design trade analyses
- Define and maintain vehicle and trajectory design requirements
About the Role
As a Design Analysis & Optimization Engineer I, you will carry out engineering design trade analyses, implement and improve simulation software, and collaborate cross-functionally with Vehicle Engineering teams.
About You
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related fields
- Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience in multi-disciplinary team projects
- Knowledge of numerical techniques, ODE's, and optimization routines
- Proficiency in high-level languages such as Python, Julia, or MATLAB
Nice to Haves
- Familiarity with launch vehicles and trajectory design
- Experience in startup or agile environments
- Ability to communicate complex analysis effectively
- Experience with Docker, CI/CD, and dependency management
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary with equity, generous PTO, parental leave, annual learning stipend, and more.
Hiring Range
$119,000—$150,700 USD
Key skills/competency
Design, Analysis, Optimization, Simulation, Software, Trajectory, Engineering, Collaboration, Python, MATLAB
How to Get Hired at Relativity Space
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Relativity Space: Understand their mission, products, and innovations.
- Customize your resume: Emphasize simulation and optimization skills.
- Show collaborative projects: Highlight multi-disciplinary teamwork experiences.
- Prepare technical details: Demonstrate knowledge in Python and numerical methods.