June 26, 2026
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Stress Analysis
Senior • On-site
144,996 - 189,996 USD/yr
South San Francisco, CA
About You and The Role
You enjoy solving complex structural problems using first principles analysis coupled with system level finite element models (FEM). You will be responsible for the structural design and analysis of aircraft primary structure from conceptual architecture phase through qualification testing. In this role you will own the durability and damage tolerance analysis of flight and ground structures, setting and upholding analysis requirements, processes, and standards.
You will work closely with structures and subsystems engineers to design and analyze fracture and fatigue tolerant structures operating in extreme environments for years without inspection or maintenance, and partner with Reliability and Test Engineering to investigate and root cause failures discovered in testing and in the field.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and optimize flight and ground systems for structural loads, vibration modes, and deflections
- Perform analysis and sizing of airframe primary and secondary structures including static, dynamic, stability, and damage tolerance analysis for metallic and non-metallic structures
- Conduct classical stress analysis (Roark/Bruhn) for initial sizing
- Perform dynamic analysis including structural modes, random vibration, and forced harmonic vibration
- Drive design trades using lightweight FEM models (beams/shells) updated rapidly to match evolving configurations
Durability and Damage Tolerance (DADT) Analysis
- Evaluate and optimize metallic, composite, and plastic structures for fatigue and fracture resistance
- Design structural solutions for fracture critical components
- Define DADT requirements and methodologies, including fatigue spectra development
- Quantify impact damage limits and derive material property and allowable flaw size requirements
- Assess and address nonconformances impacting system DADT during manufacturing, testing, and field operations
- Build and document standardized in-house DADT analysis tools and processes
Experimental Correlation of Flight and Test Data
- Define validation needs for simulation models across static, dynamic, and flight tests
- Produce pre-test predictions, instrumentation plans, and post-test analysis to tune models within 5% of test results
- Rapidly resolve qualification test issues and provide corrective action
- Collaborate with design and test engineers to define and support vehicle-level tests
What You'll Bring
- Experience with durability and damage tolerance analysis of metallic, composite, and plastic structures
- Experience with industry-standard tools: Siemens NX, FEMAP/NX Nastran, AFGROW/NASGRO, Siemens Simcenter, MATLAB
- Vehicle/system-level architecture analysis experience
- Experience solving complex engineering problems in cross-functional teams
Salary range: $145,000 to $190,000.
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Your primary responsibilities will include: Lead an integrated engineering team of 20-25 people across structures, fluids, and data/control systems, including 2-3 direct-report managers and individual contributors across all three disciplines • Allocate resources, review technical work, and resolve trade studies across multiple concurrent projects - you'll be balancing structural analysis reviews, fluid system design reviews, and control architecture decisions on the same day Break down silos and drive cross-functional collaboration - your team will design test stands where the structure, fluids, and controls are tightly integrated and must work together seamlessly Execute on the engineering roadmap established with the Director and Vehicle Design team, translating strategy into delivered hardware on schedule and on budget Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain top-tier engineering talent across multiple technical disciplines - you'll be hiring structures engineers, fluids engineers, and DACS engineers, and you need to evaluate excellence in all three domains Provide technical review and leadership on complex, multi-disciplinary problems where structures, fluids, and controls intersect - your technical breadth will be your superpower Implement and uphold design standards, safety protocols, and quality processes across all three engineering disciplines Drive project execution - track schedules, manage budgets (multi-million dollar projects), coordinate with procurement, and remove roadblocks for your team Spend ~40-50% of your time in an operational/hands-on environment - on the test floor, reviewing hardware, troubleshooting installations, supporting commissioning activities, and making real-time technical decisions Partner closely with Test Operations, Vehicle Design, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Ground Software teams to deliver integrated test solutions About You: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field (or equivalent demonstrated experience) 8+ years of relevant engineering experience with significant direct, hands-on contributions to test infrastructure, vehicle development, or similarly complex hardware systems Deep technical experience in at least 2 of the following 3 disciplines: o Structures: Mechanical design and structural analysis of highly loaded components, FEA (NASTRAN/ANSYS), GD&T, weld design, fabrication drawings o Fluids: Hydraulic/pneumatic/cryogenic systems, process piping, pressure systems, flow analysis, ASME B31.3 or similar codes o Data & Control Systems: Instrumentation, data acquisition, PLCs, control architectures, sensor selection, real-time controls 3+ years of engineering management experience, including hiring, performance management, mentorship, and developing engineers at multiple levels Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects on-time and on-budget in fast-paced environments Strong technical fundamentals and problem-solving ability - you should be able to jump into a structural loading problem, a pressure drop calculation, or a control system architecture discussion with credibility • Experience with the full design cycle from requirements generation to commissioning and operation of functional hardware Ability to identify and mitigate hazards in test systems (structural failure modes, overpressure scenarios, electrical hazards, etc.) Excellent communication and collaboration skills - you'll be coordinating across teams, presenting to leadership, and translating between engineering disciplines Nice to haves but not required: Technical competency across all three disciplines (structures AND fluids AND DACS) - if you can credibly review work in all three areas, you're our unicorn Experience managing managers or leading organizations of 15+ people Hands-on operational experience - test operations, launch operations, manufacturing turnaround, or other real-time problem-solving environments Previous experience with: o Static and dynamic structural test stand design o High-performance hydraulic systems or cryogenic fluid systems o Motion control systems (hydraulic or electric) o Industrial networking, software deployment, or embedded systems o Process piping codes (ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC) o Advanced FEA for nonlinear analysis or dynamic loading Experience scaling a team or navigating development-to-production transitions Comfort working at heights, in confined spaces, and in dirty industrial environments • Ability to automate workflows (Python, VBA, MATLAB, etc.) Willing to support occasional off-hours test operations 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:$173,000—$237,500 USDWe 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.
Technology

Relativity Space
Sr Manager, Integrated Test Engineering
Senior
On-site
Long Beach, CA
14,417 - 19,792 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Senior leadership role overseeing integrated test engineering for rocket test infrastructure, leading multidisciplinary teams across structures, fluids, and data/control systems to deliver complex hardware projects from design through commissioning. The role combines technical depth, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on involvement in hazardous test environments. Responsible for driving execution, quality, safety, and on-time delivery of large-scale test systems. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field, 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience in test infrastructure or complex hardware systems, 3+ years of engineering management experience, Deep technical expertise in at least two: structures, fluids, data/control systems, Experience with full design cycle from requirements to commissioning, Experience delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects on time and on budget, Ability to perform structural analysis, fluid calculations, and control system reviews, Experience identifying and mitigating hazards in test systems 📃 Skills: FEA, NASTRAN, ANSYS, GD&T, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Cryogenics, ASME, Instrumentation, DAQ, PLC, Controls, Python, VBA, MATLAB 🏢 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 Factory Test Team is responsible for all hazardous testing in our Long Beach facilities - from massive structural qualification tests to precision valve actuation and everything in between. We design, build, and operate test assets from initial concept through test execution, supporting the development and production of the Terran R launch vehicle. We bring together structures engineers, fluids engineers, data and control systems engineers, and test operators in a uniquely collaborative environment. We move fast, we build real hardware, and we solve problems that have never been solved before. If you want to lead the engineers who make the impossible testable, this is your opportunity. About the Role: As the Sr Manager of Integrated Test Engineering, you will lead a team of 20-25 engineers responsible for the structural, fluid system, and data/control system design of all test infrastructure in Long Beach. You will manage 2-3 engineering managers directly while also providing technical leadership and mentorship across all three disciplines. This role demands both exceptional technical breadth and the ability to foster collaboration across traditionally siloed engineering domains. Your primary responsibilities will include: Lead an integrated engineering team of 20-25 people across structures, fluids, and data/control systems, including 2-3 direct-report managers and individual contributors across all three disciplines • Allocate resources, review technical work, and resolve trade studies across multiple concurrent projects - you'll be balancing structural analysis reviews, fluid system design reviews, and control architecture decisions on the same day Break down silos and drive cross-functional collaboration - your team will design test stands where the structure, fluids, and controls are tightly integrated and must work together seamlessly Execute on the engineering roadmap established with the Director and Vehicle Design team, translating strategy into delivered hardware on schedule and on budget Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain top-tier engineering talent across multiple technical disciplines - you'll be hiring structures engineers, fluids engineers, and DACS engineers, and you need to evaluate excellence in all three domains Provide technical review and leadership on complex, multi-disciplinary problems where structures, fluids, and controls intersect - your technical breadth will be your superpower Implement and uphold design standards, safety protocols, and quality processes across all three engineering disciplines Drive project execution - track schedules, manage budgets (multi-million dollar projects), coordinate with procurement, and remove roadblocks for your team Spend ~40-50% of your time in an operational/hands-on environment - on the test floor, reviewing hardware, troubleshooting installations, supporting commissioning activities, and making real-time technical decisions Partner closely with Test Operations, Vehicle Design, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Ground Software teams to deliver integrated test solutions About You: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field (or equivalent demonstrated experience) 8+ years of relevant engineering experience with significant direct, hands-on contributions to test infrastructure, vehicle development, or similarly complex hardware systems Deep technical experience in at least 2 of the following 3 disciplines: o Structures: Mechanical design and structural analysis of highly loaded components, FEA (NASTRAN/ANSYS), GD&T, weld design, fabrication drawings o Fluids: Hydraulic/pneumatic/cryogenic systems, process piping, pressure systems, flow analysis, ASME B31.3 or similar codes o Data & Control Systems: Instrumentation, data acquisition, PLCs, control architectures, sensor selection, real-time controls 3+ years of engineering management experience, including hiring, performance management, mentorship, and developing engineers at multiple levels Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects on-time and on-budget in fast-paced environments Strong technical fundamentals and problem-solving ability - you should be able to jump into a structural loading problem, a pressure drop calculation, or a control system architecture discussion with credibility • Experience with the full design cycle from requirements generation to commissioning and operation of functional hardware Ability to identify and mitigate hazards in test systems (structural failure modes, overpressure scenarios, electrical hazards, etc.) Excellent communication and collaboration skills - you'll be coordinating across teams, presenting to leadership, and translating between engineering disciplines Nice to haves but not required: Technical competency across all three disciplines (structures AND fluids AND DACS) - if you can credibly review work in all three areas, you're our unicorn Experience managing managers or leading organizations of 15+ people Hands-on operational experience - test operations, launch operations, manufacturing turnaround, or other real-time problem-solving environments Previous experience with: o Static and dynamic structural test stand design o High-performance hydraulic systems or cryogenic fluid systems o Motion control systems (hydraulic or electric) o Industrial networking, software deployment, or embedded systems o Process piping codes (ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC) o Advanced FEA for nonlinear analysis or dynamic loading Experience scaling a team or navigating development-to-production transitions Comfort working at heights, in confined spaces, and in dirty industrial environments • Ability to automate workflows (Python, VBA, MATLAB, etc.) Willing to support occasional off-hours test operations 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:$173,000—$237,500 USDWe 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.
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Motional
Senior Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Platform Engineering
Senior
On-site
Pittsburgh, PA
🏢 Summary: Electrical Engineering role focused on designing and validating power and signal distribution systems for autonomous vehicles. The position involves creating electrical schematics, wiring harness designs, and test plans, as well as troubleshooting and supporting EMC certification in prototype vehicles. Candidates will work cross-functionally to implement detailed AV system designs into vehicle platforms and oversee system testing and validation. 🗂️ Requirements: 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering, Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Ability to read and interpret schematics and assembly drawings, Experience with lab equipment: power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, Familiarity with wire harness design process and related software tools, Experience with vehicle communication networks: CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, Ability to perform hands-on debugging during testing and evaluation 📃 Skills: CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, LIN, DFMEA, EMC, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, PowerSupply, FunctionGenerator, WireHarness, Schematics, Simulation 🏢 Description: Mission Summary You will be responsible for power and signal distribution design for Autonomous Vehicles. You will work cross functionally to gather details required for proper connections, generate system diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring harness diagrams, and assist with assembly and build documentation. You will also create detailed component and system qualification and validation test plans, and perform and oversee testing. What you'll be doing: - Quickly gain a deep understanding of system architecture and specifications to implement the detailed electrical design of the AV system into a vehicle platform. - Work within an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot, test, and fix electrical and system issues in prototype vehicles and test fixtures. - Support product design reviews. - Review internal and external requirements and specification documentation. - Perform worst case analysis and simulation to ensure compliance to system requirements. - Generate system diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring harness diagrams, and assist with assembly and build documentation. - Create detailed component and system qualification and validation test plans and perform / oversee testing. - Support EMC certification testing and develop and maintain electrical DFMEA. - Utilize structured problem-solving techniques for test failure resolution. What we're looking for: - 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering. - Ability to read and interpret schematics and assembly drawings. - Lab equipment experience with power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and multimeters. - Familiarity with wire harness design process and software tools to help design vehicle power and signal distribution. - Ability to multitask across various project activities and work with a global team. - Ability to provide hands-on debugging as needed during testing and evaluation. - Experience with vehicle communication networks (CAN, CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, LIN). - Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills. - Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering. Benefits: Candidates are eligible to participate in a benefits program including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more. Salary Range: $125,000—$167,000 USD
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Space Kinetic
Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
Mid
On-site
Los Angeles, CA
120,000 - 159,996 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Opportunity for an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to lead the end-to-end design and development of circuit cards and electronics hardware for spacecraft and mission-critical aerospace systems. The role involves hands-on schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, testing, and integration of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics in demanding space environments. This is a highly technical, on-site position requiring ownership of flight hardware from concept through production. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, 3+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, Experience designing circuit cards, schematics, and PCBs for spacecraft, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability applications, Experience with spacecraft hardware or spacecraft electrical systems, Experience with flight systems, avionics, or mission-critical electrical hardware, Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, Experience with schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Designer, Experience owning board-level hardware through design, layout, bring-up, debugging, and testing, Experience with component selection and technical documentation, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (ITAR compliance), Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance 📃 Skills: Altium, PCB, Analog, Digital, Mixed-signal, Power, EMI, EMC, Avionics, Embedded, Signal-integrity, Thermal, Vibration, Vacuum, ITAR 🏢 Description: A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Drones have fundamentally changed the nature of conflict and maneuver. The next theater to be changed by drone technology is space. Space Kinetic is a space technology startup company building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of drone technology to space missions without relying on consumable fuel. This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week.Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, anda high levelof commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space. Position Overview: As a Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer you will own the design, development, integration, and testing of circuit cards and related electronics hardware for spacecraft and other advanced aerospace and defense systems. You will work closely with mechanical, software, systems, manufacturing, and test engineers to develop space rated flight hardware that performs reliably in demanding environments. What You'll Do: Design, develop, and validate schematics, PCB layouts, circuit cards, electrical interfaces, and supporting electronics hardware. Own circuit card design from concept through schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, debugging, testing, and release. Develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics designs for embedded systems, sensors, actuators, controllers, and related flight hardware. Perform component selection, circuit analysis, worst-case analysis, derating reviews, and design trade studies. Support PCB stack-up definition, grounding strategies, signal integrity considerations, power integrity considerations, and EMI/EMC design practices. Work closely with mechanical and thermal teams to support electronics packaging, board-level thermal management, heat dissipation strategies, and environmental constraints. Develop and execute electrical test plans for circuit cards, subsystems, and integrated hardware. Collaborate with firmware, software, and controls teams to integrate electronics hardware with embedded processors, sensors, communication interfaces, and control systems. Support design for manufacturability, design for test, prototype builds, supplier coordination, and transition from engineering development to repeatable production. Drive rapid design iterations in a hands-on development environment where hardware is designed, built, tested, and improved quickly. What It Takes: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 7+ years of professional electrical engineering experience. Experience designing electrical hardware, circuit cards, schematics, and PCBs for spacecraft, satellites, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications. Experience working on spacecraft hardware or spacecraft electrical systems. Experience with flight systems, flight electronics, avionics, or other mission-critical electrical hardware. Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design. Experience with schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Designer. Experience owning board-level hardware through design, layout, bring-up, debugging, and testing. Experience selecting components and working with datasheets, reference designs, and supplier documentation. Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to make sound design decisions with incomplete information. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 9+ years of experience designing electronics for spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, missile systems, aircraft, defense systems, or other mission-critical hardware. Experience with flight-qualified or flight-intent hardware development. Experience with mixed-signal PCB design, power electronics, motor controllers, sensor interfaces, battery-powered systems, or embedded control hardware. Experience with board-level thermal management, electronics packaging, heat sinking, thermal interfaces, and thermal testing. Experience with high-density PCB design, impedance-controlled routing, grounding strategies, stack-up definition, and signal integrity best practices. Knowledge of EMI/EMC design practices and qualification testing. Experience with environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and vacuum testing. Experience working with PCB fabricators, contract manufacturers, component suppliers, and external test labs. Familiarity with aerospace standards, high-reliability design practices, and configuration-controlled hardware development. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder). Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance. What You'll Bring Strong technical judgment and engineering fundamentals. A hands-on approach to electrical design, debugging, and problem solving. Deep interest in circuit card design and the details that make electronics reliable in real-world environments. Ability to work across electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering disciplines. Comfort operating in an environment with ambitious schedules, evolving requirements, and challenging technical goals. A practical understanding of how design choices affect manufacturability, testability, reliability, and performance. A desire to see hardware through the full lifecycle — from concept and schematic design to PCB layout, bring-up, qualification, integration, and fielded operation. *Our vision is unique, and so is the team we're building. If you're driven to succeed in this role, even if your background doesn't fully align with every qualification, we want your application. Where You'll Be: The position will be on site at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. What We Offer: Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here Equal Employment Opportunity: Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades aredeterminedby role, level, location, and alignment with market data.Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. Pay Range $120,000 – $160,000The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. Pay Range$120,000—$160,000 USD
