Propulsion Design Engineer II: Cryogenic Valves & Flight

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

PTO and sick leave

Annual learning and development stiped

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring to design, analyze, develop and qualify flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle. You will contribute to cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valve projects, performing comprehensive CFD/FEA analyses and supporting engine tests.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 2+ years of professional experience and proficiency in Matlab, Python or C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Strong grasp of thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, or C++.
• Experience with CFD/FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS).

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze flow control devices for cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valves.
• Perform detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analyses of components and assemblies.
• Plan and execute qualification tests for valves.
• Provide engine and vehicle test support for existing flow control products.
• Conduct trade studies to derive architectures meeting system requirements.

Skills

Matlab

Python

C++

CFD

FEA

Thermodynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Relativity Space is hiring to design, analyze, develop and qualify flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle. You will contribute to cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valve projects, performing comprehensive CFD/FEA analyses and supporting engine tests.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 2+ years of professional experience and proficiency in Matlab, Python or C++.