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Relativity Space · 2 days ago

Manager, Propulsion Development Engineering

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$185K/yr - $204K/yr

8+ years exp

Relativity Space is focused on building rockets for today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The Manager of Propulsion Development Engineering will lead a team responsible for engine system trades, managing interfaces, and supporting overall engine system development, while fostering a culture of ownership and accountability within the team.

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

Tool development

Mentorship

Project management

Establishing priorities

Communicating with leadership

Providing technical guidance

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

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.

Founded in 2015

Long Beach, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://relativityspace.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$1.36B

Key Investors

FidelityTiger Global ManagementBond,Tribe Capital

2023-11-15Series F· $20M

2022-02-03Secondary Market

2021-06-08Series E· $650M

Leadership Team

Eric Schmidt

CEO

David Giger

VP of Engineering

Recent News

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