Aerothermal Engineer II

3 weeks ago

Long Beach, United States CareerBuilder Full time

Company Overview:

A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics to 3D print rockets. Our unique approach enables rapid product iteration, allowing us to push the boundaries of what's possible today and unlock the full potential of 3D printing for tomorrow. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

Team:

The Integrated Performance department at Relativity Space is responsible for ensuring that our rockets will achieve our overall objectives and satisfy stringent customer and government requirements. Our department comprises teams responsible for Flight Sciences, including Aerodynamics, Thermal, Loads, and Dynamics; Integrated Structures Analysis; Guidance, Navigation, and Control & Vehicle Performance (GNCP); Systems Engineering; Mission Reliability; and Product Engineering. We architect and execute analysis, simulation, operations, and test projects for all of Relativitys hardware and software teams in pursuit of mission success . Overall, this team is critical to the launch success of Terran R

What youll do:

Develop and execute CFD analyses to solve novel challenges in vehicle entry heating and supersonic retropropulsion

Drive the design of major Terran R system elements like fins, flaps, heat shields, and primary structure - to meet criteria for temperature and heating

Guide and mentor responsible hardware engineers to ensure hardware meets aerothermal requirements

Scope and develop aerothermal databases for ascent and entry, including uncertainty quantification, from multiple sources like CFD, empirical methods, and wind tunnel testing

Mature Relativitys tools for developing and communicating aerothermal data, including custom and commercial code, databases, and signal processing tools

To be successful in this role, you should be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to contribute significantly to a fast-paced, integrated vehicle program. You should also be able to resolve ambiguity and drive projects to completion. Ideally, you have significant compressible flow, CFD, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) experience as well as a proven track record completing projects successfully in a highly collaborative environment.

On a weekly basis, you will be performing analysis, developing software tools, and supporting design teams.You will also use your strong organizational skills to properly manage the documentation and communication of your actions, recommendations, and decisions.

What you need to know:

A graduate degree (MS/PhD) in engineering or related field and 3+ years relevant experience

Industry-leading expertise in compressible flow and CFD, preferably on entry vehicles

Experience architecting and executing CFD workflows for external flow, preferably including engine plume simulation

Experience solving complex problems on integrated vehicles

Proficiency in Python and industry-standard CFD tools like FUN3D and Star-CCM+, including use of HPC clusters

Nice to haves but not required:

10+ years relevant experience across 2 or more program lifecycles

Experience with thermal protection system sizing & analysis using standard tools like FIAT, CHAR, MINIVER, or LAURA

Exposure to aerothermal wind tunnel and flight testing and instrumentation

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy,

an annual

L&D stipend and more

We 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.

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