Senior Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & Test

Relativity Space

Long Beach, US
$132,000 - $181,500 usd; not specified; competitiv...
On-site
Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
Engine system architecture and conops
Engine interface management
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 engine interfaces, and negotiating requirements to optimize for the vehicle, with potential support for analysis, simulation, and testing.
  • 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 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

$132,000 - $181,500 USD; Not specified; Competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, annual learning and development stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
  • engine system architecture and CONOPS
  • engine interface management
  • liquid-propellant rocket engines
  • complex engineering system development

Nice-to-have

  • ownership and accountability
  • problem-solving skills
  • team collaboration
  • drive to deliver
  • fluid components knowledge
  • engine subsystems knowledge

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, technology, or mathematics
  • Working knowledge of liquid-propellant rocket engines

Work Rights

Not specified

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