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$126,000 – $188,000
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 physics-based simulations for rocket flight dynamics, working with guidance and control algorithms to optimize Terran R's performance from launch through landing. It suits engineers with aerospace simulation experience who want to own critical software components in a fast-growing launch vehicle company.
Our summary, not Relativity Space’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field
- 2+ years of full-time work experience in relevant area
- Proficiency in compiled languages (C++, Rust) and scripted languages (Python)
- Experience developing physics-based simulations of aerospace vehicles
- Ability to work independently and own end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced startup environment
Nice to have
- Launch vehicle or space systems design and analysis experience
- Aerospace vehicle simulation experience with GNC algorithm and hardware-in-the-loop interfaces
- High-performance computing (HPC) implementation experience
- Software development practices (Docker, CI/CD)