Staff Thermal Engineer

Relativity Space

Long Beach, California, USA
On-site
Spacecraft thermal model development
Thermal architecture definition
Flight temperature predictions
Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Thermal Engineer to join their Interplanetary Sciences Program in Long Beach, California. The role involves developing spacecraft thermal models to support the design and operation of interplanetary missions, requiring significant technical expertise and collaboration across engineering teams

Job Summary

  • As a Staff Thermal Engineer, you will own the development and application of the spacecraft thermal model that directly guides the design, qualification, and operation of an interplanetary spacecraft.
  • This role spans early architecture and trade studies through test correlation, flight qualification, and mission operations, and requires strong technical judgment, analytical skills, autonomy, and systems-level thinking.
  • Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs, offering a unique moment to leave your mark on the product, process, and culture.

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Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Thermal Engineer to join their Interplanetary Sciences Program in Long Beach, California. The role involves developing spacecraft thermal models to support the design and operation of interplanetary missions, requiring significant technical expertise and collaboration across engineering teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spacecraft thermal model development
  • Thermal architecture definition
  • Flight temperature predictions
  • Thermal control strategies
  • Model correlation to test data

Nice-to-have

  • Interplanetary mission design
  • Fast-paced environment collaboration
  • Systems-level thinking
  • Creative and technical rigor

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • 6+ years of experience
  • Proficiency with thermal analysis tools
  • Experience anchoring thermal models to test data
  • Strong understanding of thermal networks

Work Rights

Not specified

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