Relativity
Staff Additive Simulation Engineer, Structural Optimization
Relativity, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
Staff Additive Simulation Engineer, Structural Optimization
Long Beach, California At Relativity Space, were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, youu2019re not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, youll 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 were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us. About the Team: The Additive Technology team operates at the frontier of research and development, where creativity meets capability. This is an R&D-driven environment where problems are open-ended and solutions are yours to define. Youll work alongside welders, robotics engineers, data scientists, and systems engineers at the intersection of hardware and software, creating an end-to-end additive manufacturing platform that serves a wide variety of applications. From exploring new materials to unlocking faster print speeds, to designing complex, organic geometries that cant be built any other way, its high-impact work that sets the foundation for the future of additive manufacturing. About the Role: Develop, refine, and implement digital workflows for optimization-driven part design in additive manufacturing. This includes simulation, optimization, and manufacturability verification to ensure innovative and efficient solutions tailored to the unique capabilities of additive processes Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define design requirements and translate them into simulation-driven workflows supporting manufacturable geometries Perform structural analysis and optimization of metal components for additive manufacturing - ensuring efficient material usage and compliance with mechanical requirements Lead design exploration studies to generate and assess high-performance design alternatives and iteratively refine designs using advanced digital tools and collaborative workflows for optimal manufacturing readiness Leverage AI/machine learning for modeling and simulation workflow optimization: identify, develop and deploy algorithms to drive faster design and simulation cycles Document and present technical findings to engineers, managers, and stakeholders Evaluate new technologies and software relevant to metal AM simulation and structural optimization Work cross-functionally to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and support prototype and production build activities About You: Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA), computational modeling, and optimization algorithms for structural evaluation and design automation Strong programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, C#, Grasshopper, C/C++) for workflow automation and advanced simulation setup 7+ years of experience with modeling and simulation software (e.g., Siemens NX, Rhino, Abaqus, ANSYS, Nastran, OptiStruct, Tosca) with a proven track record in topology optimization and/or generative design for AM In-depth understanding of metal additive manufacturing processes and their impact on design constraints, material behavior, and post-processing needs Solid interpersonal skills and motivated self-starter who can manage personal workload and execution to tight schedule Nice to haves but not required: Experience with multi-disciplinary or multi-physics optimization Experience interfacing with engineering, testing, and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills 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: $155,000 - $197,000 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. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Relativity Spaceu2019s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A 'disabled veteran' is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A 'recently separated veteran' means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An 'active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran' means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An 'Armed forces service medal veteran' means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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Long Beach, California At Relativity Space, were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, youu2019re not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, youll 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 were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us. About the Team: The Additive Technology team operates at the frontier of research and development, where creativity meets capability. This is an R&D-driven environment where problems are open-ended and solutions are yours to define. Youll work alongside welders, robotics engineers, data scientists, and systems engineers at the intersection of hardware and software, creating an end-to-end additive manufacturing platform that serves a wide variety of applications. From exploring new materials to unlocking faster print speeds, to designing complex, organic geometries that cant be built any other way, its high-impact work that sets the foundation for the future of additive manufacturing. About the Role: Develop, refine, and implement digital workflows for optimization-driven part design in additive manufacturing. This includes simulation, optimization, and manufacturability verification to ensure innovative and efficient solutions tailored to the unique capabilities of additive processes Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define design requirements and translate them into simulation-driven workflows supporting manufacturable geometries Perform structural analysis and optimization of metal components for additive manufacturing - ensuring efficient material usage and compliance with mechanical requirements Lead design exploration studies to generate and assess high-performance design alternatives and iteratively refine designs using advanced digital tools and collaborative workflows for optimal manufacturing readiness Leverage AI/machine learning for modeling and simulation workflow optimization: identify, develop and deploy algorithms to drive faster design and simulation cycles Document and present technical findings to engineers, managers, and stakeholders Evaluate new technologies and software relevant to metal AM simulation and structural optimization Work cross-functionally to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and support prototype and production build activities About You: Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA), computational modeling, and optimization algorithms for structural evaluation and design automation Strong programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, C#, Grasshopper, C/C++) for workflow automation and advanced simulation setup 7+ years of experience with modeling and simulation software (e.g., Siemens NX, Rhino, Abaqus, ANSYS, Nastran, OptiStruct, Tosca) with a proven track record in topology optimization and/or generative design for AM In-depth understanding of metal additive manufacturing processes and their impact on design constraints, material behavior, and post-processing needs Solid interpersonal skills and motivated self-starter who can manage personal workload and execution to tight schedule Nice to haves but not required: Experience with multi-disciplinary or multi-physics optimization Experience interfacing with engineering, testing, and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills 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: $155,000 - $197,000 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. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Relativity Spaceu2019s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A 'disabled veteran' is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A 'recently separated veteran' means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An 'active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran' means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An 'Armed forces service medal veteran' means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. We must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your 'major life activities.' If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. #J-18808-Ljbffr