Relativity Space

Propulsion Engineer II, Integrated Design

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2+ years professional experience
  • Demonstrated project/technical leadership skills
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals (structures, fluids, thermal, mechanisms)
  • Experience in designing, analyzing, and testing hardware
  • Proficient in CAD software (any platform)

Responsibilities

  • Own overall engine layout and packaging, conducting layout trade studies
  • Control and release CAD/eBOM for top-level engine assemblies
  • Design and analyze hardware including engine gimbal and fluid manifolds
  • Lead development of new methods for manufacturing/testing critical flight hardware
  • Collaborate closely with partner teams: Manufacturing, Test, and Vehicle Design

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Commitment to transparency and fairness in compensation practices
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:

The Propulsion Integrated Design team owns the overall layout and packaging of Relativity's engines, as well as the design and analysis of critical structural and fluids components. As a Responsible Engineer on the team, here are some things you may work on:
  • Own overall engine layout and packaging, including conducting layout trade studies of different possible engine configurations
  • Control and release the CAD/eBOM for top-level engine assemblies.
  • Design and analyze hardware such as the engine gimbal, cryogenic and hot propellant ducting, fluid manifolds, tubing and secondary structures
  • Lead the development of new methods for manufacturing or testing critical flight hardware to improve performance, reliability, and/or cost
  • Collaborate closely with our partner teams: Manufacturing, Test and Vehicle Design

About You:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 2+ years of professional experience
  • Demonstrated project/technical leadership skills
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms
  • Experience designing, analyzing, assembling, and/or testing hardware
  • CAD skills (any platform)


Nice to haves, but not required:
  • Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, specifically
  • Experience in the design of liquid propulsion components and systems
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and commercial tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, or Nastran
  • Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE, etc.)


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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