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Thermal Engineer
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Thermal Engineer to join our team at Relativity Space. As a key member of our Integrated Performance team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our launch vehicle program.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute thermal analysis and testing projects to support the design and development of our launch vehicles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Stage Engineering, Additive, Propulsion, Avionics, and Test, to deliver thermal solutions that meet our technical requirements.
- Drive the architecture, sizing, and development of thermal systems, including insulation, heaters, thermal protection, and environmental conditioning.
- Build, execute, and validate thermal analyses at the component, sub-system, and vehicle level, including relevant tool development and automation.
- Direct design and development engineers in the successful application of thermal sciences to achieve system and component requirements.
- Develop and execute tests to support thermal systems development and qualification, including hands-on work like test article integration, instrumentation setup, and data processing.
- Support vehicle and engine thermal system development and stage testing as well as flight operations.
- Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field.
- 7+ years experience in thermal analysis.
- Proficiency in component- and system-level thermal and fluids analysis, using relevant toolsets like Sinda/Fluint / Thermal Desktop and other commercial FEM/FDM/FVM solvers.
- Experience in an analysis role on an integrated vehicle program.
- Hands-on experience with writing test plans and performing testing, instrumentation, and data analysis at the component and system level.
- Experience with start to finish design cycles of multiple vehicles.
- Experience solving complex problems on integrated vehicles with design teams.
- Experience with an engineering scripting language like MATLAB or Python.
- Graduate degree (MS/PhD) in engineering or related field and 10+ years relevant experience.
- Familiarity with liquid rocket engine architectures and operations.
- Understanding of aerodynamics.
- Experience with launch vehicle thermal protection system materials and thermal protection system sizing.
Relativity Space is a leading aerospace company that is revolutionizing the launch industry with our 3D printing technology. We are committed to creating a more sustainable and efficient way to access space, and we are seeking talented individuals to join our team.
