# Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/2d06c2cd-3206-456b-945c-4c8a0fecca34

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 132000 – 198000 USD per year

## Summary

Relativity Space seeks a turbomachinery engineer to advance turbine design for their Terran R rocket engine, working across propulsion, manufacturing, and test teams to mature their Aeon-R engine systems toward the 2026 launch target. This role suits someone with aerospace turbine development experience who can drive their own projects, thrive in ambiguity, and collaborate effectively across disciplines on a fast-paced vehicle development program.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Siemens NX, Structural Analysis

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
- 5+ years of turbine and turbomachinery experience
- Turbine design experience with aerodynamic and structural analysis capability
- Knowledge of LCF and HCF design methodologies
- Understanding of industry-standard turbomachinery design and analysis practices
- Knowledge of turbopump assembly procedures including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks
- Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion in ambiguous conditions

## Nice to have

- Experience with transient thermal and aerodynamic analysis
- Experience with forced response analysis
- Experience with in-situ mode shape and blade deformation measurement
- Experience leading turbomachinery development or test campaigns
- Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter
- Background in startup or agile development environments
- Experience on a flight development program

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8586624002?gh_jid=8586624002