Staff Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development

Long Beach, CA · full time · Staff

$164,000 – $246,000

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

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. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

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