Principal Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & Test
Relativity Space
Long Beach, US
$185,000 - $254,000 usd py
On-site
Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
Liquid-propellant rocket engines
Engine system architecture
The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R, responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts
Job Summary
The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R, responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts.
This role involves driving engine system trades, managing interfaces, and negotiating requirements to optimize for the vehicle, with potential support for analysis, simulation, and testing.
At the principal level, you will have significant impact on current and future engine development, serving as a mentor and learning from others in a fast-growing startup environment.
Matching Summary
The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R, responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts.
Salary
$185,000 - $254,000 USD
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
liquid-propellant rocket engines
engine system architecture
engine interface management
engine system development
Nice-to-have
ownership and accountability
bottoms-up decision-making
fluid components knowledge
engine subsystems knowledge
Key Requirements
11+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in STEM field
Working knowledge of liquid-propellant rocket engines