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$160,000 – $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
Lead the turbomachinery engineering team at a rocket startup, managing the design, analysis, and development of engines for the Terran R launch vehicle. This role suits an experienced engineering manager with deep turbomachinery expertise who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about developing both technical capabilities and people.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, technology, or mathematics
- 8+ years of engineering experience in complex system development
- Leadership and management experience developing high-performing engineering teams
- Turbomachinery development experience
- Proficiency with fluid, thermal, structural, and mechanical design fundamentals
- Track record of delivering on ambitious schedules
Nice to have
- Master's or doctorate degree in a relevant technical field
- Experience with FEA commercial tools
- Experience with CFD commercial tools
- Experience with CAD software
- Experience designing and analyzing turbomachinery components (inducers, impellers, turbines, diffusers, bearings, seals)
- Experience developing turbopumps for liquid propulsion rocket engines
- Experience working in a flight development program