Propulsion Design Engineer, Engine Systems Design & Analysis
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Engine Systems Design & Analysis Team
- Staff Propulsion Design Engineer
Long Beach, California
At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit.
About the Team:
The Propulsion team at Relativity is responsible for the successful development of the engines that will power the Terran R vehicle. We own their design from concept through to launch and reuse. Our team partners heavily with Manufacturing, Test, Launch, and Integration teams, striving to develop our engines in record time and to support Terran R's first launch in 2026.
About the Role:
You will be responsible for the overall layout, design, analysis, and build of hardware for our Aeon-R propulsion systems. You will work closely with other propulsion teams, the vehicle team, manufacturing/integration teams, and test teams to design, analyze, and optimize. Designs will be informed by both fluid and structural analytical and computational models.
About You:
- 8+ years of professional design experience
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
- Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
- Experience with mechanical design
- Experience applying fluid, thermal, and structural fundamentals
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and commercial tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, or Nastran
- Experience with large CAD model management, change management, and configuration management
Nice to haves, but not required:
- Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
- Experience in the design of liquid propulsion components and systems
- Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE, etc.)
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Hiring Range:
$176,000 - $225,500 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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