Rocket Fluid Dynamics Expert

4 days ago


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

This is an exciting opportunity to join Relativity Space as a Senior Components Engineer.

You will be responsible for designing, analyzing, developing, and qualifying flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle.

  • Design and analysis of clean sheet cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valves
  • Detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of piece parts and assemblies
  • Development and qualification test planning and execution of internally developed valves
  • Engine and vehicle test support for existing flow control products
  • Conducting trade studies to produce architectures and designs that satisfy system requirements
Key Skills:

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical or related)

5+ years of professional engineering experience

Direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer

Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or C++

Experience with CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS)

Benefits Package:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary between $138,000—$178,000 USD per annum, along with an equity package, generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more.

About Relativity Space

We are a pioneering company pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and additive manufacturing.

Our mission is to create humanity's industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience.



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