Stage Fluids Engineer I

Relativity Space

Long Beach, USA
On-site
Fluid routing and system-level trade studies
Mechanical verification of fluid system hardware
Structural design of pressure components
The Stage Fluids team is responsible for the design and delivery of the propellant, pressurant, pneumatics, and other fluid systems that turn structures into functioning rockets

Job Summary

  • The Stage Fluids team is responsible for the design and delivery of the propellant, pressurant, pneumatics, and other fluid systems that turn structures into functioning rockets.
  • In this role, you will be responsible for the hardware design and implementation of the vehicle fluid architecture, ensuring a reliable and efficient operation of our Terran R launch vehicle.
  • This role offers the opportunity to directly contribute to vehicle stage hardware while accelerating your professional growth in a culture that values collaboration, ownership, technical rigor, and calculated risk-taking.

Matching Summary

The Stage Fluids team is responsible for the design and delivery of the propellant, pressurant, pneumatics, and other fluid systems that turn structures into functioning rockets.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fluid routing and system-level trade studies
  • Mechanical verification of fluid system hardware
  • Structural design of pressure components
  • Hardware testing, validation, and health assessment
  • Production support and on-floor troubleshooting

Nice-to-have

  • First-principles thinking
  • Self-motivated and adaptable
  • Fast-paced, integrated environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or equivalent engineering discipline
  • Hardware design and ownership experience
  • Experience with fluid system components and testing
  • Experience with FEA tools
  • Experience with a commercial CAD package

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