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Relativity Space · 7 hours ago

Senior Engine Design Engineer, Engine Systems Design & Analysis

Long Beach, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$142K/yr - $182K/yr

5+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet the growing demand for launch capacity. The Senior Engine Design Engineer will be responsible for owning top-level engine CAD models, leading CAD release and configuration control, and driving cross-functional alignment to ensure successful engine design and production.

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Responsibilities

Lead CAD release and configuration control for production engine assemblies, ensuring accurate eBOM structures and smooth downstream integration

Own engine layout and packaging trades, including definition of Keep-in-Zone (KiZ) and Keep-out-Zone (KoZ) boundaries

Design and analyze Integrated Design hardware (fluid manifolds, tubing, ducting, secondary structures) and execute rapid design tweaks to support engine testing

Drive cross-functional alignment as point of contact for Vehicle, Avionics, Manufacturing, Integration, and Test teams

Define engine assembly tolerances/requirements as defined on Interface Control Diagrams (ICDs.)

Establish and standardize best practices across the Propulsion organization for things like fittings, bolts, seals, etc

Champion the change management process and help continuously improve it

Own tracking of key engine metrics, like mass and part count

Partner with the Integration/Manufacturing team by reviewing and continuously improving Process Plans, Work Orders, and Non-Conformances

Strive to set downstream stakeholders up for success by enabling increased engine build rates and quality

Provide floor support at times to resolve build issues

Qualification

CAD skillsIntegrated Design hardwareProject leadershipChange managementConfiguration managementManufacturing Execution SystemSystems thinkerAttention to detailCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

5+ years of professional design experience

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field

Demonstrated project/technical leadership skills

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms

CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards and leverage GD&T as needed

Experience with large CAD model management, change management, and configuration management

Experience owning ambiguous layout and packaging trades. Demonstrated ability navigating conflicting stakeholder requirements and finding the best path forward

Experience designing Integrated Design hardware (manifolds, secondary structure, tubing, etc.)

Systems thinker. Demonstrated ability to zoom out and view the engine's design holistically. Desire to do what is best for the engine as a whole, rather than a specific component

Ability to understand the work of other teams and assess how that work will impact the engine as a whole/impact other teams or components. Proactively communicates these assessments as needed

Attention to detail, thorough, exhibits strong follow-through. Understands the critical importance of a flawless eBOM that sets downstream stakeholders up for success

Great Integration/Manufacturing partner. Experience with any Manufacturing Execution System (MES.) Addresses DFA/DFM feedback in a timely fashion to set production up for success

Preferred

Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, specifically

Experience in the design of liquid propulsion components and systems

Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and commercial tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, or Nastran

Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE, etc.)

Experience with creating release, mass, and part count reports. Ability to communicate this information to leadership and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

Familiarity with Qualification and Acceptance test requirements for flight hardware