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Relativity Space · 8 hours ago

Senior Ground Systems Engineer

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. As a Senior Ground Systems Engineer, you will design, fabricate, and modify test stands for the Terran 1 and Terran R engines and stages, directly engaging in construction and maintenance activities.

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Responsibilities

Design advanced propulsion test stands, including 3D modeling, fluids and structural analysis, fabrication drawings, fluids P&IDs, component lists, and detailed work instructions
Supervise the construction, commissioning, and initial operations of these facilities
Solve a variety of technical problems, across broad ranges of timeframe, complexity, cost, and long-term impact
Support operations on and perform related improvements to existing test stands
Ability to work occasional night shifts

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace Engineering3D ModelingFluid Systems DesignStructural AnalysisThermal AnalysisHands-on FabricationGD&TProject ManagementProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of combined engineering experience is required
Ownership of propulsion or structural test related projects including design, analysis, construction, and commissioning from beginning to end as well as proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including GD&T
Demonstrated engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis as well as a demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary
Hands-on fabrication experience using common power tools for projects at work/home/school
Knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, and instrumentation as well as experience designing, fabricating, and operating complex fluid systems
This position requires a valid driver's license in order to operate vehicles on the test site

Preferred

Experience with FEA or CFD
Hands-on experience with metalworking, welding, hydraulics, manufacturing, etc
In depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, material selection, inspection, precision measurement, and non-destructive testing

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity
Generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
Annual learning and development stipend

Company

Relativity Space

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Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.36B
Key Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M

Leadership Team

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Eric Schmidt
Chair and CEO
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David Giger
VP of Engineering
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