Structures Test Engineering Manager

7 days ago


Long Beach, California, United States Relativity Space Full time
About the Role

As a key member of our Factory Test team, you will lead the design and analysis of structural components for our test stands. Your expertise will be instrumental in allocating tasks, reviewing analysis and drawings, implementing and upholding design standards, resolving technical trade studies with stakeholders, and mentoring team members.

About the Team

The Factory Test team is responsible for hardware testing in our Long Beach facilities. We use our breadth of experience and collaborative engineering approach to support everything from very large structural tests to precise valve actuation. To that end, we design, build, and operate all test assets in Long Beach from initial concept to test execution.

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Structures Test Engineering Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, 7+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and building metallic structures, and 3+ years of leadership experience. You should be an expert in your field, able to help us solve new and wide-ranging challenges.

Responsibilities
  • Design and analysis of static and/or dynamic test stands
  • Creation of fabrication drawings, procurement, and project management
  • Assembly, commissioning, and operation of test stands
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and building metallic structures
  • 3+ years of leadership experience
  • Expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals and their application
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including expert knowledge of GD&T
  • Demonstrated experience with structural analysis using NASTRAN or similar tools


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