Relativity Space
Staff Engine Systems Development Engineer
$164K–$246K
Long Beach, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Feb 4, 2025
- Experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in complex engineering system development and/or test environment.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field.
About the job
Leads rocket engine system development for Terran R, including architecture and CONOPS trades, interface and requirement management, and technical support across development activities.
What you'll do
- Drive engine system architecture and CONOPS trades; manage interfaces and negotiate requirements to optimize the engine for the vehicle.
- Support engine system development, potentially including analysis and simulation, testing, and tool development.
- Lead collaborative projects to completion with minimal oversight and contribute deep technical expertise to system-level problems.
What they ask for
- Engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
- Evidence of ownership, problem-solving, and effective collaboration.
- Drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, including through creative solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field; working knowledge of liquid-propellant rocket engines.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves and instrumentation.
- Working knowledge of engine subsystems such as combustion devices and turbomachinery.
Pay
$164,000 — $246,000 USD base salary
Tools
CONOPS
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