Senior Turbomachinery Engineer – Space Turbomachinery, Equity

Relativity Space, Inc.

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 198,000

Full time

1 hour ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Competitive salary

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. is seeking a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer in Long Beach to advance turbine design for space propulsion. You will collaborate across propulsion, manufacturing, and design teams to mature engines from concept to launch, tackling high-velocity challenges with technical rigor.

The role demands 5+ years in turbomachinery, experience with turbine design, and the ability to operate in ambiguity while driving projects to completion. A startup/rapid development mindset is valued.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant turbomachinery experience in aerospace.
Experience with turbine design and aerodynamic/structural analysis.
Knowledge of rotor balancing, fits, clearances and leak checks.
Ability to work across design, development and analysis interfaces.
Experience in fast-paced aerospace environments and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Advance turbine design for space applications in collaboration with propulsion and manufacturing teams.
Drive projects from concept through completion in ambiguous environments.
Analyze turbomachinery performance and integrate improvements into future designs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to mature Aeon-R engine systems.