Senior Vehicle Fluids Analysis Lead

Visa Hunt; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Generous PTO

Sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Sr Vehicle Fluids Analysis Manager to lead a high‑performing fluids analysis team across thermal and fluid dynamics for Terran R hardware. You will guide analyses, mentor engineers, and develop internal CFD tools while collaborating with propulsion, manufacturing, and operations to meet milestones in a fast‑paced, integrated rocket development environment.

Your experience in physics‑based problem solving, leadership, and hands‑on CFD will directly influence engine

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in fluid dynamics and thermal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for fluids analysis across propulsion and hardware.
• Define, scope, and schedule analyses to support program milestones.
• Mentor engineers and guide hardware owners to meet fluid requirements.
• Develop and execute CFD analyses for complex vehicle problems and validate models.

Skills

Python

Leadership

Fluid dynamics

1D modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

GFSSP

FloCAD

STAR-CCM+

Fluent

FLOW-3D

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Sr Vehicle Fluids Analysis Manager to lead a high‑performing fluids analysis team across thermal and fluid dynamics for Terran R hardware. You will guide analyses, mentor engineers, and develop internal CFD tools while collaborating with propulsion, manufacturing, and operations to meet milestones in a fast‑paced, integrated rocket development environment.

Your experience in physics‑based problem solving, leadership, and hands‑on CFD will directly influence engine