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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 simulation software for a rocket's trajectory and vehicle performance, working across multiple engineering disciplines to integrate design data and optimize launch missions. It suits engineers with rocketry or complex hardware experience who are comfortable with independent problem-solving and want hands-on impact in a startup building an actual orbital launch vehicle.
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What they ask for
Required
- BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
- 1+ years relevant full-time work experience
- Direct experience with rocketry, space systems, or complex hardware systems
- Strong proficiency in high-level programming languages
- End-to-end project ownership and independence
Nice to have
- Launch vehicle trajectory design and optimization experience
- Leading contributor on complex multi-disciplinary engineering analysis projects
- Prior startup environment experience
- Advanced software development practices (Docker, CI/CD, dependency management)