Lead, Propulsion Analyst

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Propulsion team is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free from technical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is now exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production. This role will lead a team of analysts responsible for the analysis of integrated design hardware, which consists of things like the Aeon R engine's gimbal, bellows, flex hoses, propellant ducts, manifolds, primary structure, secondary structure, tubing, etc. The team will also own generating interface loads via engine assembly FEA models that drive the sizing of hardware across the entire engine. This role requires managing a small team, including mentorship, project management, establishing priorities, communicating with leadership, providing technical guidance, and recruiting. Close collaboration with stakeholders within Propulsion Engineering and external to Propulsion Engineering is essential. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and knows how to lead and guide projects to completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
5+ years of relevant analysis experience, preferably with complex engineering systems
Experience in mentoring and demonstrated leadership skills
Experience with Finite Element Analysis
Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through
Strong drive to deliver on ambitious schedule

Nice To Haves

Experience in leading high performing teams
Experience with design of liquid propulsion components and systems
Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS workbench
Familiarity with industry best practices
Familiarity with aerospace standards

Responsibilities

Responsible for the thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability (fatigue/fracture) analyses on Aeon-R engines and subsystems, to guide design decisions and ensure reliability and performance requirements are met
Responsible for the analysis of 3D-printed engine components, complex mechanical assemblies, and/or the structural integrity of the fully integrated engine assembly
Work hand-in-hand with mechanical designers and manufacturing engineers to arrive at optimal solutions for the engine and vehicle programs
Develop and execute tests to support development and qualification, including hands-on work like test article integration, instrumentation setup, and data processing
Lead a team of analysts responsible for the analysis of integrated design hardware
Own generating interface loads via engine assembly FEA models that drive the sizing of hardware across the entire engine
Manage a small team, requiring strong mentorship, project management, establishing priorities, communicating with leadership, providing technical guidance, and recruiting