Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

12h•$132,000 - $198,000

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 spans turbomachinery design, development, and analysis. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects, work through challenging issues unique to rocket turbopumps, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment. The propulsion team develops the engines that power the Terran R vehicle and owns engine design from concept through launch and reuse. This role contributes to the full product lifecycle of the Aeon-R engine systems, supporting their development, testing, and iteration. The hiring range is $132,000–$198,000 USD. Compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Relativity Space also offers salary and equity, PTO and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.

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.
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary groups and drive projects to completion.

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.
Drive projects to completion and work through challenging technical issues unique to rocket turbopumps.
Contribute across turbomachinery design, development, and analysis.
Support development, testing, and iteration of Aeon-R engine systems.