Propulsion Valve Engineer I — Cryogenic Flow Control

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO

Sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, California is seeking an engineer to design and analyze flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle. Your role will involve developing highly performant valves, conducting detailed analyses, and supporting various engine tests.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and has direct experience in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics. We offer competitive salary, equity, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical or related).
• Direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or C++.
• Experience with CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS).

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valves.
• Detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of piece parts and assemblies.
• Development and qualification test planning and execution of valves.
• Engine and vehicle test support for existing flow control products.
• Conducting trade studies to produce architectures and designs that satisfy system requirements.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Heat transfer

Programming (Matlab, Python, C++)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS)

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, California is seeking an engineer to design and analyze flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle. Your role will involve developing highly performant valves, conducting detailed analyses, and supporting various engine tests.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and has direct experience in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics. We offer competitive salary, equity, and generous PTO.