Relativity Space

Propulsion Design Engineer II, Valves

Relativity Space$104K — $143K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • At least 2 years of engineering experience
  • Strong grasp of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
  • Familiarity with programming in Matlab, Python, or C++
  • Proficient in using CFD and FEA tools, especially ANSYS

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valves
  • Conduct detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of components
  • Plan and execute development and qualification tests for new valves
  • Provide engine and vehicle test support for flow control systems
  • Perform trade studies to create designs meeting system requirements

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave
  • Parental leave policy
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Other comprehensive perks and benefits
Full Job Description
About the Team:

The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free from technical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels. But designing engines with a quarter million pounds of thrust is just the beginning. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is now exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production.

About the Role:

In this role you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development and qualification of flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle.

Specific responsibilities will include:
  • Design and analysis of clean sheet of cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valves
  • Detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of piece parts and assemblies
  • Development and qualification test planning and execution of internally developed valves
  • Engine and vehicle test support for existing flow control products
  • Conducting trade studies to produce architectures and designs that satisfy system requirements

About You:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical or related)
  • 2+ years of professional engineering experience
  • Direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
  • Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or C++
  • Experience with CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS)


At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$104,000-$143,000 USD

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
Learn more about Relativity Space
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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