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$160,000 – $240,000
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 a team of engineers analyzing fluid dynamics and thermal systems for a rocket propulsion company, translating complex physics into practical hardware designs. It suits experienced aerospace engineers with team leadership skills and CFD expertise who want hands-on involvement in vehicle development.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- 7+ years of relevant experience across at least one aerospace vehicle program lifecycle
- Proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams on complex, cross-functional projects
- Demonstrated mentoring and technical leadership skills
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming language for scientific computing and automated test/simulation data analysis
- Experience performing 1D modeling of compressible and incompressible flow using hand calculations or fluid network analysis tools
- Experience architecting and executing industry-standard CFD tools and workflows to inform hardware design
Nice to have
- Experience building volume of fluid and/or internal compressible flow CFD models
- Experience developing simulation toolsets and workflows for HPC