Propulsion Engineer II, Valves

The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free from technical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels.

But designing engines with a quarter million pounds of thrust is just the beginning. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is now exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production.

In this role you will be responsible for the design, analysis, development and qualification of flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle.

- Design and analysis of clean sheet of cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valves

- Detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of piece parts and assemblies

- Development and qualification test planning and execution of internally developed valves

- Engine and vehicle test support for existing flow control products

- Conducting trade studies to produce architectures and designs that satisfy system requirements

- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical or related)

- Direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer

- Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or C++

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

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