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Lifecycle Cost Manager
Ford Motor Company
Allen Park, MI
…analysts driving competitive material costs across Ford’s global propulsion technologies - including internal combustion engines, transmissions, electric drive units, and high-voltage…
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HV Battery NVH/Durability CAE Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
…will create impact by collaborating across the Electrified Propulsion Engineering organization and with key stakeholders of the battery…
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Manager, Electrical Engineering
REGENT
North Kingstown, RI
…safety-critical controls and high-voltage power distribution to electric propulsion, energy storage, electromechanical actuation, and harnessing, our Electrical Engineering team is…
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Sr Systems Development Engine Test Lead
GE Aerospace
Evendale, OH
The Senior Engine Test Lead, as part of the Small Uncrewed Engines (SUE) Development Systems Engineering Team, will provide technical leadership to deliver a successful test program that…
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High Speed Systems Engineer
Leidos
Beavercreek, OH
…implementation of Value Driven Design and advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workflows across complex, high-priority DoD portfolios. As a Leidos Systems Engineer, you will…
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Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader, Electric Power & Propulsion
GE Aerospace
Dayton, OH · Evendale, OH
The Executive FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Leader, Electric Power & Propulsion is responsible for driving sustainable business performance across the Defense & Systems Electric Power & Propulsion…
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Energetics Tool Engineer (Level V)
Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Folsom, CA · Reno, NV
The Energetics Tool Engineer (Level V) for solid rocket motor (SRM) and aerospace propulsion programs is responsible for the concept, design, engineering, fabrication drawings, inspection…
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Propulsion Engineer: Level 1
Northrop Grumman
Merritt Island, FL
Knowledgeable of NG Propulsion Systems engineering drafting process
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Model Shop Lead Operator
Safran
Wall Township, NJ
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Product Support Engineering Supervisor
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Wall Township, NJ
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a…
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High Speed Systems Engineer
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King Of Prussia, PA
…implementation of Value Driven Design and advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workflows across complex, high-priority DoD portfolios. As a Leidos Systems Engineer, you will…
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Propulsion / Rocket Test Engineers work with customers, program managers and project engineers to define test objectives and identify and select test methods and instrumentation for…
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Senior Contractor Support to Digital Transformation Initiatives
DEFTEC
Norfolk, VA
…advanced manufacturing, hypersonic technologies, energy and propulsion technologies, biotechnology and human enhancement, next generation networks (e.g. 5G and 6G) and others) to enhance…
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High Speed Systems Engineer
Leidos
Arlington, VA
…implementation of Value Driven Design and advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workflows across complex, high-priority DoD portfolios. As a Leidos Systems Engineer, you will…
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Submarine Test Engineering Technicians (Engineering Technician 3) - 28142
HII
Newport News, VA
…applicants with prior U.S. Navy submarine experience in Main Propulsion, Auxiliary Systems, or Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems. This position is fully on-site at Newport News…
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ENGINEER TEST OPERATIONS 1
HII
Newport News, VA
Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation,…
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Staff Hardware Systems Engineer
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Pittsburgh, PA
Scout, characterize and compare candidate technologies (cameras, illumination, propulsion, wireless charging, batteries and more), and recommend which to take into the next product.
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Sr. Product Design Engineer
Rolls-Royce
Mankato, MN
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety…
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Sr. Buyer
Rolls-Royce
Saint Paul, MN
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Contract Administrator -Level 4
Northrop Grumman
Magna, UT
…world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition;…
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Staff Propulsion Engineer - 5
Northrop Grumman
Corinne, UT · Magna, UT
Strong experience with and broad application of Propulsion Systems engineering systems and functions (PLM, drawings, MRB, tooling, etc.)
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Intern, Material Process Engineer
L3Harris
Canoga Park, CA
- $25.5 to $48 USD / hour
Job Title: Intern, Material Process Engineering
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Safran
Carson, CA
- $23.02 to $36.18 USD / hour
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a…
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AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR)
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
March AFB, CA
…loadmaster duties on assigned missions; accomplish required flight engineering duties; and perform related staff support duties. Provides ground and flight training instruction for…
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Engineer II
General Atomics
Poway, CA
Modeling and analysis of composite and metallic structures, flight control mechanisms, landing gear assemblies, isolated systems, and propulsion systems.

Relativity Space

Vehicle Structures Engineer I

Long Beach, CA, United States

$90,000 - $136,000 USD

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Pay: $90,000 - $136,000 USD
Experience: 0-2+ years of experience in a design engineering role.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll 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 we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Structures and Mechanisms team is responsible for the full design, build, and test lifecycle of Terran R’s integrated structures and flight mechanisms. Whether you're working on highly iterative mechanisms that move or tight-margin structures that shouldn’t, you’ll get hands-on hardware ownership and see the rocket coming to life on the factory floor. Both teams fall under one department, sharing design principles, tools, and an integrated approach that provides a comprehensive view of Terran R. Team members work on multiple parts, not just within a single subsystem, and are empowered to make decisions that directly impact flight hardware. Beyond first flight, you’ll play a critical role in refining for manufacturability and speed.

About the Role:

The scope of work encompasses a full design cycle, including conceptualization, design, analysis, manufacturing and testing for primary and secondary structures related to Thrust Structure, Propellant Tanks, Interstage or Fairing, to name a few. You will need to think creatively and leverage innovation to reduce mass, parts, processes and tooling required.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

Innovative conceptualization of structural load path, design for complex structures and adjacent system packaging.
Review of static & dynamic load inputs, material properties & test as well as structural systems & subsystems requirements.
Analysis and sizing of flight structures to ensure timely design reviews and drawing release.
Develop and support hardware test campaigns, including test integration, operation and result evaluation.
Support manufacturing process development.

In order to be successful in this role, you must be someone who is self-motivated, adaptable and is able to lead your own projects to completion in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, you have significant mechanical or structural design experience and a proven track record completing collaborative projects effectively.

On a weekly basis, you will be designing flight components for our upcoming Terran R vehicle using NX/TeamCenter, performing analysis using Nastran, ANSYS and/or hand calculations, creating and releasing drawings as well as supporting fabrication of your components. You will own your design from requirements to production. You will also use your strong organizational skills to properly document your work and present your recommendations when decisions are needed.

About You:

0-2+ years of experience in a design engineering role.
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
Experience with industry-standard CAD packages such as NX, Creo, or Solidworks
Working knowledge of structural analysis (hand calculation, Finite Elements Methods and industry tools) and test
Fundamental knowledge of structures strength, stability and fatigue failure mechanisms.
Fundamental knowledge of additive and traditional manufacturing processes
Full life cycle project ownership experience
Hiring Timeline: We are actively hiring for immediate openings. Candidates should have completed their degree requirements and be available to begin full-time employment within 30–60 days of applying. If your availability falls outside this window, we encourage you to return and apply when you are within 30–60 days of being available to start full-time employment.

Nice to haves but not required:

Extensive experience with NX/TeamCenter.
Expertise using Nastran and ANSYS.
Experience with GD&T and drafting.

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.

Hiring Range:

$90,000 - $136,000 USD

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.

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