Propulsion Engineer II — Cradle-to-Grave Engine Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is building rockets with Terran R and a mission to push boundaries in propulsion and manufacturing. As a Responsible Engineer, you’ll own combustion hardware from design through flight, coordinating across disciplines and driving hardware decisions with accountability.

This role sits within the Propulsion team, shaping the future of aerospace. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in science/engineering and 2+ years in propulsion hardware development, with exposure to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
• 2+ years in propulsion component development or related hardware
• Experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, thermal, structural, and fluids

Responsibilities

• Own cradle-to-grave development of assigned combustion hardware from design through flight
• Coordinate across disciplines and take hardware decisions throughout the lifecycle
• Collaborate with propulsion, manufacturing, and test teams to advance Terran R engine technology

Skills

Thermodynamics

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Fluid dynamics

Propulsion components

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Powder bed additive manufacturing

Job description

Relativity Space is building rockets with Terran R and a mission to push boundaries in propulsion and manufacturing. As a Responsible Engineer, you’ll own combustion hardware from design through flight, coordinating across disciplines and driving hardware decisions with accountability.

This role sits within the Propulsion team, shaping the future of aerospace. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in science/engineering and 2+ years in propulsion hardware development, with exposure to