About the role
Support the design and qualification of Aeon-R combustion devices hardware throughout the entire development cycle, from initial concept through detailed design, testing, and flight, including high-fidelity modeling, test data analysis, model anchoring, and risk assessment
Performing hand calculations and FEM analysis to achieve structural closure, including but not limited to static structural, thermal, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses
Interface with hardware designers to influence design decisions to ensure hardware meets performance and safety requirements
Define test objectives that validate analytical models and verify hardware performance
About you
Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field
2 or more years relevant experience in structural analysis or structural modeling
Experience applying engineering first principles in structural mechanics including but not limited to beam bending, pressure vessels, buckling, etc.
Experience applying engineering first principles in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
Familiarity with structural analysis packages (ANSYS, FEMAP, NASTRAN, ABAQUAS, etc.)
Nice to haves, but not required
Experience with ANSYS Mechanical -Graduate degree engineering or science
Relevant experience in rocket engine development and/or test environment
Working knowledge of engine subsystems, such as combustion devices
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—$156,000 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
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