Propulsion Design Engineer II (Greater LA Area, CA)

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Employer Provided Salary: $108,000-$138,000 Annually

Company Overview:
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics to 3D print rockets. Our unique approach enables rapid product iteration, allowing us to push the boundaries of what's possible today and unlock the full potential of 3D printing for tomorrow. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

Team:

This role falls within the Propulsion Integrated Design team, which is part of the Propulsion Engineering organization. Our focus is Relativity’s Aeon-R engine. The Integrated Design team is specifically responsible for the overall engine layout as well as the design/analysis of integration components/hardware. Examples of integration components include topology optimized manifolds, printed ducts, primary/secondary structures, fluids lines, and ancillary components. As part of this team, you will help design, build, and iterate on the full product lifecycle of our Aeon-R engine. You will work across many teams to achieve our ambitious goals and ensure the development success of Aeon-R and Terran R.

What you’ll do:

You will be responsible for the overall layout, design, analysis, and build of hardware for our Aeon-R propulsion systems. You will work closely with other propulsion teams, the vehicle team, manufacturing/integration teams, and test teams to design, analyze, and optimize. Designs will be informed by both fluid and structural analytical and computational models. Engine assembly level layouts and trades will be weighed against weight, cost, lead time, and part count. To be successful in this role, you should be someone who thrives in ambiguity and is able to lead their own projects to completion.

What you need to know:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software
Experience with mechanical design
Strong understanding of fluid, thermal, and structural fundamentals
Strong drive to deliver on ambitious schedules
Detail-oriented, organized, exhibit follow through

Nice to haves but not required:

2+ years of experience with engine design
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, specifically
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and commercial tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, or Nastran
Experience with large CAD model management, change management, and configuration management
Experience in the design of liquid propulsion components and systems
Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE, etc.)

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend and more!

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.

The below-range represents Relativity Space’s current good-faith pay scale for this role. Relativity Space reserves the right to modify or update this range at any time.
Compensation is only one part of our entire total rewards package. To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here: https://px.sequoia.com/relativityspace

Hiring Range:

$108,000—$138,000 USD

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Arwa Tizani

Technical Program Manager, Test & Launch

ASTRONOMICAL OPPORTUNITY

Building future-proof operations

Arwa Tizani never thought she’d find a role that would allow her to grow in both civil and mechanical engineering, but then she found Relativity Space. “Working at Relativity has allowed me to drastically widen my skill sets across both fields of engineering while having a significant impact on a high-tech industry,” she said. Whether Tizani is building product roadmaps or working with NASA officials, she is focused on one goal: “I am constantly solving the problem of how to design and build our test and launch sites for the future.”

I get to collaborate with incredible people every day to push the boundaries of what the rest of the world calls ‘rocket science.’

Fritz Gruber

Principal Additive Development Engineer

EVERYDAY EXPERIMENTATION

Reimagining possibilities in 3D printing

According to Fritz Gruber, Relativity Space employees need one thing: to approach their work with wonder and relentless passion. “My job is to experiment with new technology every day,” Gruber said. “The ‘unrealistic’ challenges push me to reimagine what I’m doing.” While Gruber explores new approaches to welding and 3D printing, he is laying the groundwork for future engineers as well. “This pushes me to think outside the box and allows me to unleash all my creativity,” he said. “It can be frustrating when I fail, but the reward of succeeding is incredible.”

Relativity is a great place for people to challenge traditions and themselves.

Abraham Awad

Director, Total Rewards

VALUE CENTERED

New horizons for every team

Experimentation isn’t limited to the tech at Relativity. While technologists are responsible for things outside of our world, Awad and the people team are looking for ways to make life at Relativity better — from a $10,000 family-building benefit to regular team off-sites. As the people team develops new programs, their work is rooted in the company values: audacity, relentlessness, wonder and humanity. “We live by and believe in these words,” Awad said. “We challenge convention, relentlessly seek meaningful results, approach problems in a new way and support the greater good of our team.”

Being at Relativity Space is being a part of the future.