Staff Launch Structural Engineer

About the Team:

The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of what's underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace. The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond. If you're looking to define what's next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat what’s already been done, this is where it happens.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Staff Launch Structural Engineer to support the development, design, engineering, and construction of launch and test site infrastructure at our Cape Canaveral, Florida launch site or Long Beach, California headquarters.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute civil and structural engineering designs for new and modified launch and test site infrastructure, including drawings, specifications, calculations, design documents, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams to define and integrate architectural, structural, heavy civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and industrial requirements.
• Apply engineering principles and project requirements to support the design and development of infrastructure for launch and test operations.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, fluids, electrical, command and control, mechanical, and support operations teams to coordinate infrastructure requirements during launch and test processing and operations.
• Provide technical engineering support throughout infrastructure procurement, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance activities.
• Review technical information, design requirements, and construction documentation to support project execution and identify potential engineering issues or required changes.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in civil or structural design within the aerospace, construction, or a related engineering industry, including experience supporting field activities and managing or coordinating projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Working knowledge of applicable structural design standards and codes, including the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Steel Construction Manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, and International Building Code (IBC).
• Experience applying standard construction practices, including construction means and methods, to engineering or field activities.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software and structural analysis software such as SAP2000, ETABS, ANSYS, or similar tools; ability to work with 3D models using NX, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
• Experience developing, interpreting, and reviewing technical plans, drawings, specifications, and 3D models.
• Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams, including establishing priorities, tracking progress, and communicating status to stakeholders.
• Ability to perform technical analysis and make engineering decisions using established standards, codes, procedures, and available technical information.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information to engineering, construction, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt work priorities and execute assigned technical tasks in a dynamic environment where schedules, requirements, and operational constraints may change.

Nice to Haves But Not Required:

• 10+ years of experience in civil or structural design within the aerospace, construction, or a related engineering industry, including experience supporting field activities and managing or coordinating projects.
• Advanced degree or additional formal training in engineering, construction, operations, or project management.
• Experience supporting the design, construction, commissioning, or operation of aerospace facilities and systems.
• Experience designing, building, testing, or operating ground support equipment (GSE) used for aerospace test or launch operations.
• Experience with aerospace planning, procedures, operations, and applicable safety requirements.
• Experience preparing or reviewing engineering and construction documentation, including construction drawings, bid packages, contractor selection materials, permitting documentation, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) documentation, and safety documentation.
• Experience supporting construction management activities, including field supervision, contractor coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and project execution.
• Experience with project scoping, cost estimation, budgeting, scheduling, and construction management from both day-to-day and overall project perspectives.

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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.