Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer

4 days ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer to join our Stage Fluids team at Relativity Space. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the mechanical and structural implementation of the stage fluid systems, ensuring a reliable and efficient operation of our Terran R launch vehicle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop fluid routing and systems, including trade studies and analysis
  • Design and develop mounting structures for fluid system components and routing
  • Perform mechanical verification analysis, including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) of fluid system components
  • Incorporate 3D printing methods in fluid system mechanical design
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or an equivalent engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of mechanical design experience
  • Experience with commercial CAD packages (NX, CREO, Solidworks)
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Project ownership experience
  • Manufacturing experience or experience interacting with vendors
  • Experience with fluid system components and system testing
  • Experience with FEA tools to analyze structural margins
About Us

Relativity Space is a leading innovator in additive manufacturing and commercial launch. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation. If you are a motivated and experienced engineer looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.



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