Lead Structures Test Engineer

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Factory Test team is responsible for all hazardous 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 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. As a Lead Structures Engineer on the Factory Test team you will be responsible for the design fabrication and activation of test stands and fixtures for our Terran R launch vehicle. Based in Long Beach our engineers are responsible for the full design cycle on projects ranging from fast and temporary to permanent long-term infrastructure. You will identify the key stakeholders across many partner teams surface the key questions and drive the resolution of complex test constraints. You will be a key mentor and advisor for the test department.

About the Role:

• Design and analysis of static and/or dynamic test stands
• Creation of fabrication drawings procurement and project management
• Assembly commissioning and operation of test stands
• Review and approval of test stand designs
• You should be an expert in your field able to help us solve new and wide-ranging challenges.
• An accomplished designer and analyst of critical structural systems

About You:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 4 years of experience designing analyzing and building metallic structures
• Experience with the complete design cycle from requirements generation to functional product Proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting including expert knowledge of GD&T
• Thorough understanding of engineering fundamentals and their application including the ability to help others achieve similar mastery
• Expert level knowledge of structural analysis using NASTRAN or similar tools
• Track record of delivering complex and innovative projects on time and on budget

Nice to haves but not required:

• 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

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