Senior Turbomachinery Test Engineer — Propulsion

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

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach is seeking a Turbomachinery Engineer to develop turbopump assemblies for the Aeon-R engine family. You will collaborate with propulsion development and manufacturing teams to advance designs from concept through to test and launch, contributing to a fast-paced aerospace program.

The role requires a degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, plus skills in structural, thermal, and fluid analysis, turbomachinery fundamentals, and rotor balancing.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related technical field and 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Ability to perform basic structural, thermal, and/or fluid analysis
• Knowledge of turbomachinery design and analysis practices
• Strong communication skills
• Strong understanding of turbomachinery fundamentals
• Knowledge of turbopump assembly procedures, including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex turbomachinery operational issues

Responsibilities

• Develop turbopump assemblies for the Aeon-R engine family
• Collaborate with propulsion development and manufacturing teams to incorporate improvements
• Drive projects to completion in a fast-paced aerospace environment
• Work across design, development, and analysis interfaces of turbomachinery

Skills

Turbomachinery fundamentals

Turbomachinery design

Fluid analysis

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Rotor balancing

Diagnostics

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Bladed CFD

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach is seeking a Turbomachinery Engineer to develop turbopump assemblies for the Aeon-R engine family. You will collaborate with propulsion development and manufacturing teams to advance designs from concept through to test and launch, contributing to a fast-paced aerospace program.

The role requires a degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, plus skills in structural, thermal, and fluid analysis, turbomachinery fundamentals, and rotor balancing.