At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.
Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.
About the Team:
The Launch Engineering team at Cape Canaveral is responsible for the design, construction, and activation of world-class launch sites to support Relativity’s launch operations. This team successfully designed, built, and activated Launch Complex 16 for the inaugural flight of Terran 1. With the shift to Terran R, new challenges and site upgrades have emerged to accommodate the larger vehicle, driving innovation in infrastructure and systems. The team oversees all aspects of launch site development, including civil and structural infrastructure, as well as mechanical systems essential for Terran R’s operations and launch. Working closely with teams across company sites and departments, the Launch Engineering team identifies requirements, develops design solutions, and executes engineering strategies to enable successful missions.
About the Role:
As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for both civil and structural design, engineering, drawings, design documents, and reports for our new launch and test infrastructures. You will connect with various internal technical teams to define architectural, structural, heavy civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, & industrial requirements. You will work closely with other test & launch team members including infrastructure, fluids, electrical, command & control, mechanical, and support operations during launch and test processing and operations. You will provide technical engineering support and information through the infrastructure procurement, construction, operation, and maintenance process.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related technical discipline as well as 2+ years of experience in civil structural design experience working in the aerospace or construction industry with a mix of hands-on field experience and project management experience
- Familiar with American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, and International Building Code (IBC)
- Understanding of standard construction procedures, best practices, means & methods as well as experience with documentation, construction drawings, construction bid solicitation, contractor selection, construction management, field supervision, permitting, QA/QC, and Safety
- Ability to work within 3D models utilizing NX, AutoCAD or similar CAD programs as well as experience with SAP2000, ETABS, or similar analysis software
- Ability to drive projects forward while managing and reporting progress to remote management as well as ability to work in dynamic environments and where change is constant
Nice to haves but not required:
- 4+ years of civil structural design experience working in the aerospace or construction industry with a mix of hands-on field experience and project management experience OR Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) OR both
- Advanced degree or training in engineering, construction, operations, or project management
- Experience with facilities and systems within the aerospace industry as well as experience designing, building, or operating test or launch GSE within the aerospace industry
- Experience with FEM structural analysis
- Familiar with aerospace planning, procedures and operations, and safety (including LOTO)
- Experience working with state and federal government agencies
Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Relativity Space Long Beach, California, USA Office
We have two sites in Long Beach, CA's Space Beach: "The Wormhole," a 1M sq. ft. factory, once Boeing C-17's home. Nearby, "The Portal" supports Aeon R engine production for our Terran R launch vehicle.
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