Senior Structural Test Engineer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Relativity Space is building humanity’s multi-planetary future using software-defined manufacturing, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and autonomous robotics. The company’s long-term vision is to upgrade humanity’s industrial base on Earth and Mars.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Senior Structural Test Engineer who will be responsible for the design, fabrication, and activation of test stands and fixtures for our Terran R launch vehicle.

Responsible for the full design cycle on projects ranging from fast and temporary to permanent, long-term infrastructure.

Partner with many other teams including Vehicle Design, Additive, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing to create development and production-level test assets.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and building metallic structures.
• Experience with the complete design cycle from requirements generation to functional product

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of static or dynamic test stand
• Creation of fabrication drawings, procurement, and project management
• Assembly, commissioning, and operation of test stands

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including expert knowledge of GD&T
• Thorough understanding of engineering fundamentals and their application
• Demonstrated experience with structural analysis using NASTRAN or similar tools
• Track record of delivering complex and innovative projects on time and budget.

Required Qualifications

• Previous design experience with weld size analysis
• Hands-on experience with metalworking, welding, hydraulics, manufacturing, etc.
• Experience operating construction equipment (forklift, telehandler, excavator, boom crane, etc.)
• Ability to automate workflows using Python, VBA, etc.
• Willing to work at heights, in confined spaces, in a dirty environment, and away from your desk.
• No previous aerospace experience is required for this position.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers competitive salaries and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend, and more!

Employer’s Statement

Relativity Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.