Staff Launch Fluids Engineer

Relativity Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

2d•$150,000 - $226,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Launch Fluids Engineer is responsible for designing, fabricating, operating, and maintaining Terran R’s launch pad and support facilities. The role designs launch pad propellant and gas infrastructure, including fluid systems, modeling, pipe stress analysis, fabrication drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams, component lists, and detailed work instructions. The engineer supervises facility construction, activation, commissioning, and initial operations, and solves technically challenging problems across disciplines under varying programmatic pressures. The role is part of Relativity Space’s Launch team, which works across Terran R stages, payloads, ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. On-site work at a government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida requires successfully clearing a US government-administered background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
8+ years of experience in a full-cycle design engineering role, including analysis, build, and test.
Fundamental knowledge of incompressible and compressible flow, heat transfer, and pipe stress.
Strong project lifecycle and project management background.
Proven track record of technical problem-solving and hands-on hardware build experience.
Communication and interpersonal skills to lead discussions on complex technical topics.
Successfully clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at the government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in high-pressure environments and meet aggressive deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Experience safely operating complex fluid systems, including high-pressure gas, cryogenic fluids, flammable liquids and gases, and hydraulics.
In-depth knowledge of launch vehicle ground support equipment and operations, including cryogenic tanks, pumps, valves, and instrumentation, or related experience.
Proficiency with ANSYS and other piping analysis software, such as Caesar or Bentley Autopipe.
Experience working with DOD, USAF, and NASA personnel.
Customer service excellence and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

Design, fabricate, operate, and maintain Terran R’s launch pad and support facilities.
Design launch pad propellant and gas infrastructure, including fluid system design, modeling, pipe stress analysis, fabrication drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams, component lists, and detailed work instructions.
Supervise construction, activation, commissioning, and initial operations of the facilities.
Solve technically challenging problems across a variety of disciplines under varying programmatic pressures.