Relativity Space · 1 day ago
Lead Components Engineer
Relativity Space is building rockets to meet the growing demand for launch capacity and advance science and exploration. The Lead Components Engineer will lead a team focusing on valves and fluid systems, overseeing design, development, testing, and production while collaborating across various departments.
3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers working on valves and accompanying systems through design, development, testing, and production
Work across teams and departments and take ownership of projects of your creation
Recruit, develop, and mentor engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
5+ years of experience in fluid control devices, valves and/or mechanisms design and analysis
Proven leadership experience, demonstrated through mentoring, managing complex interdisciplinary projects, supporting continuous improvement of the people around you or participating in growing your team through hiring
Experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, and fluids
Hands-on experience with fluids and structural development testing and manufacturing
Experience with ownership of projects from school or work experience
Experience leading projects or small teams
Preferred
5+ years relevant experience, preferably in a rocket engine development and/or test environment
Experience with the design and manufacturing process of valves, regulators, and actuators, motors, solenoids
Experience with design and testing of cryogenic systems and components
Exposure and knowledge in powder bed additive manufacturing
We believe varied perspectives & backgrounds strengthen our team. Prior experience in aerospace is not required
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
A generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
An annual learning and development stipend
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Company
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M
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