Propulsion Engineer II, Engine Base Heatshield

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

7d•$104,000 - $156,000

About The Position

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Propulsion Integrated Design team is seeking a Responsible Engineer to own the design, development, and test of Aeon-R heatshield components. The Aeon-R engines require robust Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)/heatshield hardware to withstand the extreme thermal environments and loads that result from entry, descent, and landing. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and iteration of structural heatshield hardware that is absolutely critical to enabling the survival (and re-use) of Aeon-R engines and Terran R first stages from launch through landing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
2+ years of experience with the design of structural hardware
Experience applying fluid, thermal, structural, and mechanical design fundamentals
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
Demonstrated experience with GD&T and mechanical drafting
Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software
Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, especially if unconventional & creative solutions are necessary to do so

Nice To Haves

Experience in the design of propulsion components and systems, particularly hardware used in extreme thermal environments
Experience working on thermal protection systems/heatshields directly
Experience with all phases of the product lifecycle. From development to qualification to ramping component production and final integration
Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS Workbench software, specifically
Familiarity with industry best practices and aerospace standards
Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE, etc.)

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, develop, test, and qualify heatshield hardware for multiple engine and flight configurations
Leverage development testing and flight data to continuously iterate upon hardware
Analyze and troubleshoot the post-flight conditions of your heatshield hardware to understand its suitability for reuse and to collect insights that drive future improvements
Partner closely with peer Responsible Engineers across Propulsion and Vehicle orgs to optimize the mechanical interfaces of your hardware
Collaborate heavily with manufacturing and supply chain to strategize and ramp designs from development to production
Collaborate heavily with integration to smoothly install your hardware to Aeon-R engines and the Terran R vehicle
Spend time out on the manufacturing floor to oversee your hardware through builds and to collect valuable feedback from technicians and manufacturing engineers