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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Engine Assembly Design

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · Senior

$132,000 – $198,000

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 leads the overall layout, integration, and configuration management of liquid rocket engines for a commercial launch vehicle, working across propulsion subsystems to optimize design for manufacturability and flight performance. It suits engineers with 5+ years in fluid systems or structural design who want ownership of complex hardware from concept through production.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, technology, or mathematics
  • 5+ years of experience in fluid systems design and/or structural design
  • Experience applying fluid, thermal, structural, and mechanical design fundamentals
  • Proficiency with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver on ambitious schedules with creative problem-solving

Nice to have

  • Working knowledge of engine subsystems (combustion devices, turbomachinery, valves, integration hardware)
  • Experience designing liquid propulsion components and systems
  • Experience with large CAD model management, change management, and configuration management
  • Proficiency with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS Workbench
  • Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE)

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