Senior Propulsion Structural Analyst

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
• 5+ years of relevant Industry experience, preferably with complex engineering systems
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through
• Strong drive to deliver on ambitious schedules
• Experience with design of liquid propulsion components and systems
• Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS workbench
• Familiarity with industry best practices
• Familiarity with aerospace standards

What the job involves

• The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R
• Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight
• The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free from technical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels
• But designing engines with a quarter million pounds of thrust is just the beginning
• As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is now exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production
• Responsible for the thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability (fatigue/fracture) analyses on Aeon-R engines and subsystems, to guide design decisions and ensure reliability and performance requirements are met
• Responsible for the analysis of 3D-printed engine components, complex mechanical assemblies, and/or the structural integrity of the fully integrated engine assembly
• Work hand-in-hand with mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers to arrive at optimal solutions for the engine and vehicle programs
• Develop and execute tests to support development and qualification, including hands-on work like test article integration, instrumentation setup, and data processing

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional stipend for employee wellness
• 401(k)
• Equity
• 11 company holidays & generous PTO
• Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events
• Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits
• $2,000 annual learning stipend
• Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences