Staff Propulsion Development Engineer

2 weeks ago


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

We are a pioneering company in the field of commercial launch and additive manufacturing. Our mission is to create humanity's industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life and expanding the possibilities of the human experience.

Job Overview

This role is part of our Engine Systems & Test Team, responsible for designing, building, and testing engines that will propel our Terran rocket to orbit. As a Staff Propulsion Development Engineer, you will drive engine system trades, manage engine interfaces, negotiate requirements, and support engine system development overall.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive engine system trades and manage engine interfaces
  • Negotiate requirements and support engine system development
  • Collaborate with component engineers, manufacturing team, Stennis test team, and Cape launch team
  • Support engine system analysis and simulation, engine testing, tool development, and more
Requirements
  • Strong experience applying engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics & thermodynamics
  • Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a complex engineering system development and/or test environment
What We Offer

Relativity Space offers a 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.



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