Loads & Dynamics Engineer I
| Company | Relativity Space |
|---|---|
| Location | Long Beach, CA, USA |
| Salary | $97000 – $124300 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Undergrad degree in Engineering or related field
- Demonstrated interest in system dynamics, vibration, acoustics, or similar
- Demonstrated Python, MATLAB or similar experience for engineering analysis
Responsibilities
- Develop loads from initial concept to data review for all hardware on Terran R
- Help mature hardware designs through keen understanding of mechanical structures fundamentals and effective, direct communication
- Build, validate, and document finite-element and statistical energy models to generate component load predictions
- Develop random vibration and shock specifications and ensure hardware across the vehicle are qualified to those specifications
- Perform both quick-look and deep-dive signal processing to inform component loads and random vibration specifications
- Work with partner teams to inform and deliver inputs for complex events like liftoff, stage separation, entry, and touchdown
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Engineering or related field
- High-speed or modal data acquisition & signal processing experience
- Experience with NASTRAN, VA One, or Wave6
- Experience with Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) or Multibody Dynamics (MBD)
- Experience with liquid rocket engines, launch vehicle analysis, or similar in aerospace