Structural Engineer jobs in California

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role focuses on developing and validating structural analyses for launch vehicle components, from tanks and thrust structures to mechanisms and trays, using both computational tools and hands-on testing. The position suits engineers with aerospace analysis experience who want to solve complex multi-disciplinary problems and see their work directly influence a rapidly advancing rocket program.

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Terran Orbital

Full-time · Irvine, CA · $105,000 – $155,000

This senior structural engineer role focuses on designing and analyzing spacecraft structures from concept through testing and production at a satellite manufacturer. The position suits experienced aerospace engineers comfortable with finite element analysis, vibration testing, and collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines.

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Shield AI

Full-time · San Diego, CA · $108,000 – $160,000

A structural analysis engineer supporting the design and testing of advanced unmanned aircraft, working across mechanical and aerospace teams to optimize airframe structures for performance and weight. This role suits engineers with a few years of experience who want to deepen their FEA and composite materials expertise in a defense-tech setting.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $132,000 – $198,000

This role designs and analyzes primary and secondary structures for a commercial rocket vehicle, from conceptualization through manufacturing support and ground testing. It suits experienced mechanical or structural engineers who want hands-on ownership of flight hardware and thrive in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role involves analyzing and validating the structural integrity of rocket engine combustion chambers throughout development, using both hand calculations and finite element modeling to ensure the hardware meets performance and safety requirements. It suits engineers with 2+ years of structural analysis experience who want to contribute directly to a real rocket program in its active development phase.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role involves designing and engineering primary and secondary rocket structures from concept through flight-ready hardware, working across the full development lifecycle including analysis, testing, and manufacturing optimization. It's suited to self-motivated engineers with aerospace experience who thrive in fast-paced environments and want hands-on ownership of critical flight components.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $164,000 – $246,000

Relativity Space seeks a structures engineer with 8+ years of mechanical design experience to own the full lifecycle of primary and secondary structural components for the Terran R rocket, from conceptualization through manufacturing and flight testing. This role is for a self-directed problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants hands-on ownership of hardware that reaches orbit.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $90,000 – $136,000

A structures engineering role for recent graduates joining a rocket manufacturer to design, analyze, and test flight-critical components from concept through production. This suits early-career engineers who want hands-on ownership of real hardware and the chance to work across the full design lifecycle in a fast-moving aerospace environment.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $132,000 – $198,000

This role designs and analyzes primary and secondary structures for a commercial rocket vehicle, from initial concepts through manufacturing and testing. It suits experienced structural engineers who want hands-on ownership of flight hardware in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $136,000 – $204,000

This role leads structural analysis for Relativity Space's Terran R rocket, managing the strength, fatigue, and durability of flight hardware from design through operations. It suits experienced structural engineers with aerospace expertise who want to mentor analysts, own critical hardware decisions, and work across teams to build reusable launch vehicles.

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