Vehicle Dynamics Engineer I
Description For Vehicle Dynamics Engineer I
Relativity Space is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer I to join their Integrated Performance team. This role involves analyzing vibration, shock, and acoustic data, architecting dynamic systems for Terran R, building and executing Coupled Loads Analyses, and working with hardware engineers to resolve dynamics issues. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, experience in structural dynamics or vibration response problems, and proficiency in Python or similar scripting language. The role offers an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology and additive manufacturing alongside a passionate team. Relativity Space provides competitive salary and equity, generous PTO, parental leave, and other benefits. The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.
Responsibilities For Vehicle Dynamics Engineer I
- Analyze vibration, shock, and acoustic data and models to generate or verify specification levels and component loads
- Architect and analyze Terran R dynamic systems like stage separation, payload fairing separation, and landing
- Build, execute, and validate Coupled Loads Analyses (CLA) at the stage and vehicle level
- Work with hardware Responsible Engineers to ensure results are used consistently with analysis assumptions
- Develop and execute tests to support dynamic systems development and qualification
- Support vibration and shock testing of components
- Work with partner teams in Flight Sciences to develop/ingest aerodynamic, acoustic, engine, and separation forcing functions
Requirements For Vehicle Dynamics Engineer I
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Experience solving structural dynamics or vibration response problems
- Proficiency in Python or similar scripting language
Benefits For Vehicle Dynamics Engineer I
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous PTO and sick leave policy
- Parental leave
- Annual learning and development stipend
