Launch Fluids Engineer II

Relativity Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

3d•$104,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Launch Fluids Engineer II is responsible for the design, fabrication, operation, and maintenance of the launch pad and support facilities for Relativity Space’s Terran R vehicle. The role designs launch pad propellant and gas infrastructure, including fluid systems, models, pipe stress analyses, fabrication drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams, component lists, and detailed work instructions. It also supervises construction, activation, commissioning, and initial operations of these facilities, while solving technically challenging problems across disciplines and under varying programmatic pressures. The role is part of the Launch team, which works across Terran R stages, payloads, ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The position is based around launch operations at Cape Canaveral and requires clearing a US government background check for on-site work at a government partner location. Compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of combined engineering experience.
Experience in thermal and fluid analyses.
General experience with fluid components such as valves, regulators, and instrumentation.
Must clear a US government-administered background check to obtain clearance for on-site work at the government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Nice To Haves

Experience safely operating complex fluid systems, including high-pressure gas, cryogenic fluids, flammable liquids and gases, and hydraulics.
General knowledge of launch vehicle ground support equipment and operations, including cryogenic tanks, pumps, valves, and instrumentation, or related experience.
Fundamental understanding of ANSYS and other piping analysis software, such as Caesar or Bentley AutoPIPE.
Experience working with DOD, USAF, and NASA personnel.
Ability to work in high-pressure environments and meet aggressive deadlines.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrated customer service excellence and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Design, fabricate, operate, and maintain the launch pad and support facilities for Terran R.
Design launch pad propellant and gas infrastructure, including fluid system design, modeling, pipe stress analysis, fabrication drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams, component lists, and detailed work instructions.
Supervise construction, activation, commissioning, and initial operations of the facilities.
Solve technically challenging problems across a variety of disciplines under varying programmatic pressures.