Manager, Propulsion Development Engineering

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA, USA
Base: $160,000—$220,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Liquid-propellant rocket engines
Engine system development
Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
The Propulsion team is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R, fostering a culture of bottoms-up decision-making

Job Summary

  • The Propulsion team is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R, fostering a culture of bottoms-up decision-making.
  • This role involves leading a team of engineers, balancing people leadership with direct technical contributions, and mentoring team members.
  • Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.

Matching Summary

The Propulsion team is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R, fostering a culture of bottoms-up decision-making.

Salary

Base: $160,000—$220,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, annual learning and development stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • liquid-propellant rocket engines
  • engine system development
  • fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
  • leading technical teams
  • driving engine system trades

Nice-to-have

  • mentorship and people development
  • continuous improvement mindset
  • working knowledge of fluid components
  • working knowledge of engine subsystems
  • drive to deliver on ambitious schedules

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field
  • 8+ years engineering experience
  • 2+ years liquid-propellant rocket engines
  • Experience leading teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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