Relativity Space
Propulsion Structural Analysis Engineer II, Combustion Devices
$104K–$156K
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Jul 10, 2026
- Experience
- 2 or more years relevant experience in structural analysis or structural modeling.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field.
About the job
Supports the design and qualification of Aeon-R combustion-device hardware through structural analysis, modeling, testing, and flight development.
What you'll do
- Perform hand calculations and finite element analysis, including static, thermal, fatigue, and damage-tolerance analyses.
- Work with hardware designers to ensure performance and safety requirements are met.
- Define test objectives and analyze test data to validate models and verify hardware performance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field.
- 2 or more years relevant experience in structural analysis or structural modeling.
- Experience applying first principles in structural mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
- Familiarity with structural analysis packages such as ANSYS, FEMAP, NASTRAN, or ABAQUAS.
Nice to have
- Experience with ANSYS Mechanical.
- Graduate degree; relevant rocket-engine development or test experience; or working knowledge of engine subsystems such as combustion devices.
Pay
$104,000 — $156,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
ANSYS, FEMAP, NASTRAN, ABAQUAS
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