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Relativity Space · 23 hours ago

Manager, Propulsion Development Engineering

Long Beach, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$185K/yr - $204K/yr

8+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet the growing demand for launch capacity and to unlock new opportunities for science and exploration. The Manager of Propulsion Development Engineering will lead a team focused on developing and delivering highly performant rocket engines, managing engine interfaces, and supporting overall system development.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Driving engine system (architecture + CONOPS) trades

Managing engine interfaces & negotiating requirements to optimize for the vehicle

Supporting engine system development overall

Supporting engine system analysis and simulation

Supporting engine testing

Supporting tool development

Leading a team of engineers

Mentorship and project management

Establishing priorities and communicating with leadership

Providing technical guidance and recruiting

Qualification

Liquid-propellant rocket enginesFluid mechanicsThermodynamicsComplex system developmentTeam leadershipContinuous improvementMentorshipProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field

8+ years of relevant engineering experience in a complex system development and/or test environment, with a minimum of 2 years of direct experience with liquid-propellant rocket engines

Experience leading teams

Experience applying engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics & thermodynamics

Preferred

Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves and instrumentation

Working knowledge of engine subsystems such as combustion devices and turbomachinery

Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, even and especially if unconventional & creative solutions are necessary to do so

Experience mentoring, managing complex interdisciplinary projects, supporting continuous improvement of the people around you, or participating in growing your team through hiring