# Propulsion Engineer II, Engine Base Heatshield

Hiring organization: [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1861ca28-5c75-43ab-97bb-c6284e47c4f1

Listed on Relativity Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 104000 – 156000 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves designing and developing thermal protection systems for rocket engines that must survive extreme re-entry conditions and enable vehicle reuse. It suits engineers with structural design experience who want to own critical hardware from concept through flight qualification at a fast-moving aerospace company.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Mechanical Design, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Structural Analysis

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, technology, or mathematics
- 2+ years of structural hardware design experience
- Proficiency in fluid, thermal, structural, and mechanical design fundamentals
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) software experience
- GD&T and mechanical drafting experience
- Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or equivalent CAD experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment

## Nice to have

- Propulsion component and system design experience
- Thermal protection system or heatshield design experience
- Experience across full product lifecycle from development to production
- Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS Workbench experience
- Knowledge of aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE, etc.)

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8362062002?gh_jid=8362062002