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Staff Propulsion Engineer, Engine Base Heatshield
Relativity SpaceLong Beach, CA · full time · Senior
$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
This role owns the design, analysis, and testing of thermal protection systems for rocket engines that must survive extreme conditions and be reused across multiple flights. It's suited to an experienced structural engineer who thrives on hands-on problem-solving, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to see their work directly impact a real rocket program.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, technology, or mathematics
- 8+ years designing structural hardware and thermal protection systems
- Proficiency with fluid, thermal, structural, and mechanical design fundamentals
- CAD software experience
- GD&T and mechanical drafting expertise
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
Nice to have
- Propulsion component design experience
- Direct thermal protection system or heatshield design work
- Full product lifecycle experience from development through production
- Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS Workbench proficiency
- Knowledge of aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE)