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Senior Simulation and Modeling Engineer

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · Senior

$148,000 – $222,000

Listed on Relativity Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role develops and maintains 6-degree-of-freedom simulations for rocket flight dynamics, orbital mechanics, and guidance algorithm testing at a launch vehicle company. It suits engineers with aerospace simulation experience who can own complex physics modeling and integrate it across propulsion, avionics, and control teams.

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What they ask for

Required

  • BS/MS/PhD in engineering, physics, mathematics or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant full-time work experience
  • Proficiency with C++, Rust, or similar compiled languages
  • Proficiency with Python or similar scripted languages
  • Experience developing physics-based simulations of aerospace vehicles
  • Ability to work independently and own end-to-end solutions in a startup environment

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of launch vehicle or space system design and analysis
  • Experience developing aerospace vehicle simulations that interface with GNC algorithms or HITL testing
  • High-performance computing (HPC) implementation experience
  • Experience with Docker, continuous integration, or continuous deployment practices

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