Propulsion Development Engineer, Heat Exchangers
Company Overview:
Relativity is the first and only company to automate aerospace manufacturing by integrating intelligent robotics, software, and proprietary metal 3D printing technology. Disrupting 60 years of aerospace, Relativity offers a radically simplified supply chain, building a rocket with 100x fewer parts in less than 60 days. Our long-term goal is to upgrade humanity’s industrial base on Earth and on Mars.
Team:
The combustion devices teams designs, analyzes and tests the combustion devices & heat exchangers of the Aeon engine. We collaborate closely with our manufacturing team and our Stennis test team to deliver high-performing components to the engine system. We strive for continuous improvement and support the development of our technical hardware and human teammates alike.
What you’ll do:
You will own the development of our engine heat exchangers from concept through manufacturing and implementation. This role involves a range of skillsets: design, analysis (structural, thermal, fluid), manufacturing, test, project management, and communication. You will work across teams and departments and take ownership of projects of your creation. In order to be successful in this role, you should be someone who thrives in ambiguity and be capable of leading collaborative projects to completion with minimal oversight. Along with these high expectations comes the opportunity to have a significant influence on a fast-growing startup company and to make rapid professional gains in an environment that encourages growth and risk.
What you need to know:
- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field
- Strong engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, thermal, structural, and fluids analysis
- Clear evidence of ownership from school or work experience
- Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules
Nice to haves but not required:
- 2+ years relevant experience
- Working knowledge of heat exchanger design, manufacturing and performance evaluation
- Exposure to powder bed additive manufacturing and automation techniques
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.