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Staff Engineer - Launch Fluids Engineering

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · full time · Staff

$150,000 – $226,000

Listed on Relativity Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role designs and oversees the propellant and gas infrastructure for Terran R's launch facilities, including fluid systems, piping analysis, and ground support equipment. It suits experienced systems engineers who thrive solving complex technical problems in fast-paced aerospace environments and want hands-on involvement from design through operational deployment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
  • 8+ years full-cycle design engineering experience including analysis, build, and test
  • Fundamental knowledge of incompressible and compressible flow, heat transfer, and pipe stress
  • Strong project lifecycle and project management background
  • Hands-on hardware build experience
  • Technical problem-solving track record
  • Communication skills to lead discussions on complex topics

Nice to have

  • Ability to work in high-pressure environments and meet aggressive deadlines
  • 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
  • Proficiency with ANSYS and other piping analysis software
  • Experience working with DOD, USAF, and NASA personnel
  • Customer service excellence and clear communication with internal and external teams

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