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Sr Dynamics Engineer

Relativity Space is building Terran R to meet growing commercial launch needs and advance aerospace innovation. The Integrated Performance -> Loads & Dynamics team seeks a senior dynamics engineer to own dynamic loads across the vehicle lifecycle, build and validate analytical models, and partner with aerodynamics, GNC, propulsion, structures, and avionics teams to inform hardware design and qualification.

Skills

  • Dynamics model development and validation
  • FEMAP and Nastran experience for modal and dynamic analysis
  • Engineering scripting in Python, MATLAB, or similar
  • Statistics and data analysis for signal processing and test correlation
  • Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and drive issues to closure

Responsibilities

  • Own dynamic loads for hardware across the vehicle from early design through flight and post-flight review
  • Build, validate, document, and maintain dynamics and coupled loads analysis models
  • Develop random vibration and shock specifications and ensure hardware qualification compliance
  • Collaborate with Aerodynamics, GNC, Propulsion, Structures, and Avionics to provide load inputs for liftoff, stage separation, entry, and touchdown
  • Perform coupled loads and multibody analyses to inform primary structure and payload interfaces
  • Execute hands-on testing, data review, and signal processing for modal and high-speed data where required
  • Communicate technical results and tradeoffs to hardware owners and program leadership

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required
  • Master’s or PhD in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Healthcare and other standard benefits (see company benefits page)
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We are building the future of aerospace. A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable launch vehicle, will reliably deliver payloads...

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April 3, 2026
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