Staff Propulsion Design Engineer, Engine Systems Design

4 weeks ago


Long Beach, United States Relativity Full time

Engine Systems Design & Analysis Team- Staff Propulsion Design EngineerLong Beach, CaliforniaAt Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit.About the Team:The Propulsion team at Relativity is responsible for the successful development of the engines that will power the Terran R vehicle. We own their design from concept through to launch and reuse. Our team partners heavily with Manufacturing, Test, Launch, and Integration teams, striving to develop our engines in record time and to support Terran R's first launch in 2026.About the Role:You will be responsible for the overall layout, design, analysis, and build of hardware for our Aeon-R propulsion systems. You will work closely with other propulsion teams, the vehicle team, manufacturing/integration teams, and test teams to design, analyze, and optimize. Designs will be informed by both fluid and structural analytical and computational models.About You:8+ years of professional design experienceBachelor's degree in an engineering fieldExperience with computer-aided design (CAD) softwareExperience with mechanical designExperience applying fluid, thermal, and structural fundamentalsExperience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and commercial tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, or NastranExperience with large CAD model management, change management, and configuration managementNice to haves, but not required:Experience with Siemens NX and TeamcenterExperience in the design of liquid propulsion components and systemsFamiliarity with aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE, etc.)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.Hiring Range:$176,000 - $225,500 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Apply for this job* indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Location (City)Resume/CV *LinkedIn ProfileHow did you hear about us? *EXPORT COMPLIANCE * Select...The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). #J-18808-Ljbffr



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