Senior Propulsion Engineer, Valves

Relativity Space

Long Beach, California, United States
Base: $132,000 - $181,500 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
5+ years professional engineering experience
Cryogenic valve design and analysis
Cfd and fea tools (ansys)
The role involves designing and qualifying flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and qualifying flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle.
  • Candidates must possess direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
  • Relativity Space offers competitive salary, equity, generous PTO, parental leave, and an annual learning stipend.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing and qualifying flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle.

Salary

Base: $132,000 - $181,500 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity included; Benefits: Generous PTO, sick leave, parental leave, learning stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years professional engineering experience
  • Cryogenic valve design and analysis
  • CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS)
  • Thermodynamics and fluid dynamics fundamentals
  • Matlab, Python, or C++ programming

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with internal valve development
  • Collaborative cross-team problem solving
  • Rapid iteration in factory environment
  • Autonomy and ownership mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of professional engineering experience
  • Proficiency with ANSYS CFD and FEA tools

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