Staff Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

6h•$164,000 - $246,000

About The Position

Relativity Space is seeking a technical expert to advance turbine design for space applications. The Staff Turbomachinery Engineer will collaborate with propulsion development and manufacturing teams to incorporate improvements into future designs, and will work across turbomachinery design, development, and analysis. The role requires independently driving projects to completion and navigating ambiguity and challenging issues unique to rocket turbopumps. The ideal candidate has experience delivering difficult projects in a fast-paced aerospace environment and collaborating with multidisciplinary groups.

Requirements

Degree in engineering or a related technical field.
10+ years of relevant experience.
Experience with turbine design, including 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 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.