Manager, Turbomachinery Engineering

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

An aerospace engineering company is seeking a Manager of Turbomachinery Engineering to lead the design and development of turbomachinery for advanced rocket systems. This role demands 8+ years of engineering experience and expertise in team leadership, offering a competitive salary range of $185,000 to $204,000 annually. As part of a dynamic team, the manager will have the opportunity to influence innovative propulsion technologies crucial for future space exploration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in a complex system development environment.
• Experience leading a high-performing engineering team.
• Experience with turbomachinery development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and development of turbomachinery products.
• Manage a large team across multiple technical disciplines.
• Shape design and development processes at Relativity.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Excellence

Problem Solving

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, technology, or mathematics

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD) software

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturableengines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design throughproduction to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free fromtechnical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels. But designing engines with aquarter million pounds of thrust is just the beginning. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team isnow exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for massproduction.

About the Role:

As the Manager of Turbomachinery Engineering, you will lead the team through the design, analysis, and development of all of Relativity’s turbomachinery products. This role will require managing a large team, spanning many highly technical disciplines. You will be responsible for shaping how turbomachinery is designed, developed, and evaluated at Relativity, setting team and department-wide roadmaps to support the development of Terran-R.

To be successful in this role, you should be capable of leading collaborative projects to completion with minimal oversight and supporting your team in doing the same. You should be a self-starter who is always looking for ways to improve yourself and your team, while also being willing to learn from both your peers and direct reports. You should be someone who cares deeply about the people on your team & is invested in their growth. 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.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in a complex system development environment
• Experience leading and developing a high-performing engineering team by driving technical excellence, fostering talent growth, managing performance, and leading recruitment efforts
• Experience with turbomachinery development
• Experience applying fluid, thermal, structural, and mechanical design fundamentals
• Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, even and especially if unconventional & creative solutions are necessary to do so

Nice to haves, but not required:

• Masters or doctorate degree in a relevant technical field
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and associated commercial tools
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and associated commercial tools
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software
• Experience designing and analyzing turbomachinery components including inducers, impellers, turbines, diffusers, bearings and seals, etc.
• Experience developing turbopumps for liquid propulsion rocket engines
• Experience working in a flight development program

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: $185,000 — $204,000 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.