About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for the hardware design and implementation of that hardware into vehicle fluid systems, ensuring a reliable and efficient operation of our Terran R launch vehicle. Your primary tasks will be focused on:
Design and analysis of clean sheet of pressure components for launch vehicle fluid and propulsion systems
Detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of piece parts and assemblies
Development and qualification test planning and execution of internally developed components
Conducting trade studies to produce architectures and designs that satisfy system requirements
About You
Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical Engineering or relevant)
5+ years of experience working with fluids system component design
Direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
Experience with CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS)
Project experience with all the following
Experience with a commercial CAD package (NX, CREO, Solidworks)
Experience designing fluid system pressure components (fittings, seals, valves, regulators, etc.) and qualifying them for aerospace applications
Experience with FEA (ie. ANSYS, FEMAP) tools to analyze component structural margins
Nice to haves but not required
Experience with internal flow CFD to assess component performance
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
$132,000—$198,000 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.
Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.
