Propulsion Hardware Engineer II — Build High-Rate Engines, Equity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity is seeking a Propulsion Hardware Development Engineer in Long Beach, California. This role involves taking the Aeon-R engine from designs to production while ensuring manufacturability and reliability. You will engage closely with design and production teams and develop new processes for the Terran-R vehicle.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least 2 years of experience, with a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and aerospace manufacturing.

Compensation ranges from $104,000 to $143,000, plus benefits including PTO and equity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience with CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS).

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes and tools for high-rate production.
• Work with design teams to simplify propulsion systems.
• Lead design-for-manufacturing initiatives.
• Conduct testing and data reviews.
• Participate in test failure investigations.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Aerospace manufacturing techniques

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Heat transfer

Education

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

Tools

CFD tools

FEA tools (ANSYS)

Job description

Relativity is seeking a Propulsion Hardware Development Engineer in Long Beach, California. This role involves taking the Aeon-R engine from designs to production while ensuring manufacturability and reliability. You will engage closely with design and production teams and develop new processes for the Terran-R vehicle.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least 2 years of experience, with a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and aerospace manufacturing.

Compensation ranges from $104,000 to $143,000, plus benefits including PTO and equity.