Senior Propulsion Systems Architect

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + equity

Generous PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning & development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring in Long Beach for an engine systems engineer focused on Terran R propulsion. You will own engine architecture trades, coordinate interfaces, and push development across design, test, and validation cycles.

You will lead collaborative projects, seek continuous improvement, and contribute to a fast-growing startup culture while traveling about 15% to test and launch sites; occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Ownership and problem-solving demonstrated in projects or roles.
• Ability to deliver on ambitious schedules with effective teamwork.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field.
• Working knowledge of liquid-propellant rocket engines.

Responsibilities

• Drive engine system architecture trades and CONOPS; optimize for the vehicle.
• Manage engine interfaces and negotiate requirements to support development.
• Support engine system analysis, simulation, testing, and tool development.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Ownership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Rocket engines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/technology/maths

Job description

Relativity Space is hiring in Long Beach for an engine systems engineer focused on Terran R propulsion. You will own engine architecture trades, coordinate interfaces, and push development across design, test, and validation cycles.

You will lead collaborative projects, seek continuous improvement, and contribute to a fast-growing startup culture while traveling about 15% to test and launch sites; occasional weekend work may be required.