Senior Propulsion Structures Engineer

Relativity Space

Colorado

On-site

USD 132,000 - 198,000

Full time

14 days+

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Learning & Development Stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space, based in the United States, is hiring for a propulsion-focused engineer to own and lead analyses across Aeon‑R engines. You will collaborate with designers and manufacturing to optimize engine performance and manufacturability, while developing qualification tests and ensuring reliability.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving propulsion team. The position emphasizes ownership, rigorous analysis, and delivering designs on ambitious schedules, with compensation reflecting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field.
  • 5+ years of industry experience with complex engineering systems.
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Experience with CAD software.

Responsibilities

  • Perform thermal, structural, dynamic and durability analyses on Aeon‑R engines and subsystems to guide design decisions.
  • Analyze 3D‑printed engine components and the structural integrity of the fully integrated engine assembly.
  • Collaborate with mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers to arrive at optimal solutions for the engine and vehicle programs.
  • Develop and execute tests to support development and qualification, including instrumentation setup and data processing.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis
CAD software
5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/technology/mathematics

Tools

Siemens NX
Teamcenter
ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Relativity Space, based in the United States, is hiring for a propulsion-focused engineer to own and lead analyses across Aeon‑R engines. You will collaborate with designers and manufacturing to optimize engine performance and manufacturability, while developing qualification tests and ensuring reliability.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving propulsion team. The position emphasizes ownership, rigorous analysis, and delivering designs on ambitious schedules, with compensation reflecting

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