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Relativity Space · 3 days ago

Senior Launch Fluids Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$133K/yr - $170K/yr

4+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The Senior Launch Fluids Engineer will be responsible for designing, fabricating, operating, and maintaining the Terran R's launch pad and support facilities, while solving technically challenging problems across various disciplines.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Hiring Manager

Zachary Cooper, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Responsible for designing, fabricating, operating, and maintaining Terran R's launch pad and support facilities

Design launch pad propellant and gas infrastructure, including fluid system design, modeling, pipe stress analysis, fabrication drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams, component lists, and detailed work instructions

Supervise the construction activation & commissioning and initial operations of these facilities

Solve technically challenging problems across a variety of disciplines under varying programmatic pressures

Qualification

Fluid system designThermal analysesPipe stress analysisANSYS proficiencyFluid components knowledgeCustomer service excellenceProblem-solving skillsCritical-thinking skillsEffective communication

Required

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field and a minimum of four years of combined engineering experience are required

Demonstrated engineering fundamentals in thermal and fluid analyses

Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, and instrumentation

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to work in high-pressure environments and meet aggressive deadlines

Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Experience safely operating complex fluid systems, including high-pressure gas, cryogenic fluids, flammable liquids and gases, and hydraulics

In-depth knowledge of launch vehicle ground support equipment and operations, including cryogenic tanks, pumps, valves, and instrumentation, or related experience

Demonstrated proficiency with ANSYS and other piping analysis software (Caesar, Bentley Autopipe, etc.)

Experience Working with DOD, USAF, and NASA personnel

Demonstrated customer service excellence and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external teams