# Staff Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/6df8381e-bcdd-468b-92e4-b37e9b65b5c3

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Staff
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 164000 – 246000 USD per year

## Summary

Relativity Space seeks a turbomachinery expert to design and develop turbines for their Aeon-R rocket engines, working across propulsion, manufacturing, and integration teams to mature engine systems for their Terran R vehicle's anticipated 2026 launch. This role suits experienced aerospace engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and can drive complex technical projects while collaborating across disciplines.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Siemens NX, Structural Analysis

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
- 10+ years of relevant experience in turbomachinery
- Turbine design and aerodynamic/structural analysis experience
- LCF and HCF analysis experience
- Knowledge of industry standard turbomachinery design and analysis tools
- Knowledge of turbopump assembly procedures including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks
- Strong communication skills

## Nice to have

- Transient thermal/aerodynamic analysis experience
- Forced response analysis experience
- In-situ mode shape and blade deformation measurement experience
- Experience overseeing turbomachinery development and/or test campaigns
- Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter
- Startup or agile development environment experience
- Flight development program experience

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8586623002?gh_jid=8586623002