Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development
About The Position
Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer specializing in Turbine Development to join their propulsion team. This role is crucial for advancing the state of the art in turbine design for space applications, specifically for the Aeon-R engine systems that will power the Terran R vehicle. The engineer will collaborate closely with propulsion development and manufacturing teams, incorporating improvements into future designs. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, can drive projects to completion, and possesses the passion and tenacity to overcome challenges unique to rocket turbopumps. This multifaceted role requires working at the interfaces of design, development, and analysis of turbomachinery, ideally within a fast-paced aerospace environment with experience in completing difficult projects and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary groups.
Requirements
- Degree in engineering or related technical field and 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with turbine design, performing aerodynamic and structural analysis.
- Experience with LCF and HCF methodologies
- Knowledge of industry standard turbomachinery design and analysis
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of turbopump assembly procedures, including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks
Nice To Haves
- Experience with transient thermal/aerodynamic analysis
- Experience with forced response analysis
- Experience with in-situ mode shape/ blade deformation measurement
- Experience overseeing turbomachinery development and/or test campaigns
- Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
- Experience working in a flight development program
Responsibilities
- Advance the state of the art of turbine design for space applications.
- Collaborate closely with propulsion development and manufacturing teams to incorporate improvements into future designs.
- Drive own projects to completion.
- Work through challenging issues unique to rocket turbopumps.
- Work at the interfaces of design, development, and analysis of turbomachinery.
- Help build, test, and iterate on the full product lifecycle of our Aeon-R engine systems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous PTO and sick leave policy
- Parental leave
- Annual learning and development stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
