CFD Propulsion Analyst II: Shape the Next-Gen Rocket

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning & development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a CFD Engineer to contribute to the design and qualification of propulsion hardware for Terran R. You’ll partner with hardware designers and use CFD to anchor models, influence design decisions, and shorten iteration times.

You will apply fluid mechanics and heat transfer knowledge, perform pre/post-processing, and leverage Python or MATLAB scripting to automate analyses. Collaboration is central to our fast-paced culture.

Qualifications

• CFD analyses experience (2+ years) including pre/post-processing.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB scripting.
• Strong fluid mechanics and heat transfer knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering.
• Experience with meshing and boundary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and qualification of combustion devices hardware (injectors, thrust chamber, heat exchangers, igniters) through Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis.
• Review test and flight data as necessary to evaluate and anchor models.
• Interface with hardware designers and utilize thermofluid expertise to influence design decisions.
• Develop and recommend analysis approaches that may decrease design iteration time.
• A strong commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution.

Skills

CFD analysis

Python scripting

MATLAB scripting

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Pre/post-processing

Meshing

Boundary conditions

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Siemens STAR-CCM+

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a CFD Engineer to contribute to the design and qualification of propulsion hardware for Terran R. You’ll partner with hardware designers and use CFD to anchor models, influence design decisions, and shorten iteration times.

You will apply fluid mechanics and heat transfer knowledge, perform pre/post-processing, and leverage Python or MATLAB scripting to automate analyses. Collaboration is central to our fast-paced culture.