# Senior Thermal Engineer

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/91e99c45-69b3-45cb-8b90-20f552e744c2

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

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

## Summary

This role leads the thermal engineering team responsible for ensuring Terran R launch vehicle components survive extreme temperature conditions across all flight phases and ground operations. You'll architect thermal systems, conduct multi-level analyses, direct engineers, and oversee testing while working closely with hardware and cross-functional teams to solve complex vehicle integration challenges.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Data Analysis, MATLAB, Python, Test Planning, Thermodynamics

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- 5+ years thermal analysis experience
- Proficiency in component and system level thermal and fluids analysis
- Experience on an integrated vehicle program
- Hands-on experience with test plans, testing, instrumentation, and data analysis at component and system level
- Experience solving complex problems on integrated vehicles with design teams
- Proficiency in an engineering scripting language like MATLAB or Python

## Nice to have

- Graduate degree in engineering or related field
- 8+ years thermal analysis experience
- Familiarity with liquid rocket stage and engine architecture
- Understanding of supersonic aerodynamics and aeroheating
- Experience with thermal protection system materials and sizing
- Experience with complete design cycles of multiple vehicles

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/7196730002?gh_jid=7196730002