Mechanical Engineer, Relativity Space

• 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

Desirable

• At Relativity, we reimagine the way rockets are built and flown
• Our team is responsible for testing every part produced by the world’s largest 3D metal printer
• We are looking for a structures design engineer to join the team and help us prove that this technology is the future
• You will play an integral part in designing, operating, and troubleshooting all of the test stands at our Long Beach manufacturing facility
• 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