Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development
About The Position
Relativity Space is seeking a technical expert to advance turbine design for space applications. The role works closely with propulsion development and manufacturing teams to incorporate improvements into future designs and operates across turbomachinery design, development, and analysis. The successful candidate will be able to work through ambiguity, independently drive projects to completion, and address challenging rocket turbopump issues while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position is part of the propulsion team, which develops Aeon-R engine systems from concept through launch and reuse in support of the Terran R vehicle. The team partners with manufacturing, test, launch, and integration teams to build, test, and iterate on the engines.
Requirements
- Degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with turbine design and 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 or 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 turbine design for space applications.
- Collaborate with propulsion development and manufacturing teams to incorporate improvements into future designs.
- Work across the design, development, and analysis of turbomachinery.
- Drive projects to completion and work through challenging rocket turbopump issues.
- Support turbomachinery development and analysis.
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
