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Relativity Space · 1 month ago

Staff Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development

positionLong Beach, California
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$176K/yr - $226K/yr
date10+ years exp

Relativity Space is pioneering advancements in rocket technology with their Terran R vehicle designed for launching payloads into orbit. The Staff Turbomachinery Engineer will play a crucial role in advancing turbine design for space applications, collaborating with various teams to enhance engine systems and support the upcoming launch of Terran R in 2026.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the propulsion development and manufacturing teams to incorporate improvements into future designs
Drive projects to completion in a fast-paced aerospace environment
Perform aerodynamic and structural analysis of turbine design
Utilize knowledge of industry standard turbomachinery design and analysis
Support the development of the Aeon-R engine systems throughout the full product lifecycle

Qualification

Turbine designAerodynamic analysisStructural analysisLCF methodologiesHCF methodologiesTurbomachinery designTurbopump assemblyTransient thermal analysisForced response analysisBlade deformation measurementSiemens NXTeamcenterStartup experienceFlight development programCommunication

Required

Degree in engineering or related technical field and 10+ years of relevant experience
Experience with turbine design, performing aerodynamic and structural analysis
Experience with LCF and HCF methodologies
Knowledge of industry standard turbomachinery design and analysis
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of turbopump assembly procedures, including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks

Preferred

Experience with transient thermal/aerodynamic analysis
Experience with forced response analysis
Experience with in-situ mode shape/ blade deformation measurement
Experience overseeing turbomachinery development and/or test campaigns
Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Experience working in a flight development program

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.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Long Beach, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://relativityspace.com

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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