Energy Jobline ZR
GNC Mission Design Engineer I in Long Beach
Energy Jobline ZR, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
About the Team
The Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and Performance teams are responsible for defining and analyzing how Terran R flies, from liftoff to landing. The work combines a variety of disciplines such as advanced modeling, orbital mechanics, software development, and dynamic systems to optimize every phase of flight. You’ll develop flight algorithms, simulate trajectories, and model Terran R’s dynamic behavior across mission profiles. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned expert, you’ll have the opportunity to own critical pieces of the system, influence design, and see your work fly. The department is part of the Integrated Performance team, uniting key disciplines to drive performance at every stage of the mission.
About the Role
Support trajectory design and analysis for customer missions throughout the mission lifecycle, including conceptual design, flight safety analysis, and day‑of‑launch operations
Develop and leverage software tooling for optimizing launch and orbital trajectories
Lead interdisciplinary design trade analyses to inform key decisions about the vehicle, the mission trajectories, or the mission ConOps
Define and maintain high‑level vehicle and trajectory design requirements to inform the overall design process
About You
Graduating in 2026 with undergraduate or graduate degree (BS/MS/PhD) in engineering or related discipline
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and intense start‑up environment
Ability to complete projects with ownership of end‑to‑end solutions with a high degree of independence
Experience with Python, MATLAB, Julia, or similar
Nice to haves but not required
Prior experience working on GNC or trajectory design solutions in aerospace
Prior work in a startup or agile development environment
Strong physics and orbital mechanics background
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: $119,000—$150,700 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , marital status, veteran status, or status.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
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About the Role
Support trajectory design and analysis for customer missions throughout the mission lifecycle, including conceptual design, flight safety analysis, and day‑of‑launch operations
Develop and leverage software tooling for optimizing launch and orbital trajectories
Lead interdisciplinary design trade analyses to inform key decisions about the vehicle, the mission trajectories, or the mission ConOps
Define and maintain high‑level vehicle and trajectory design requirements to inform the overall design process
About You
Graduating in 2026 with undergraduate or graduate degree (BS/MS/PhD) in engineering or related discipline
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and intense start‑up environment
Ability to complete projects with ownership of end‑to‑end solutions with a high degree of independence
Experience with Python, MATLAB, Julia, or similar
Nice to haves but not required
Prior experience working on GNC or trajectory design solutions in aerospace
Prior work in a startup or agile development environment
Strong physics and orbital mechanics background
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: $119,000—$150,700 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , marital status, veteran status, or status.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process.
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