Turbomachinery Engineer II, Turbine Development
About The Position
Relativity Space is seeking a technical expert to advance turbine design for space applications. The role collaborates closely with propulsion development and manufacturing teams to incorporate improvements into future designs. The successful candidate thrives amid ambiguity, drives projects to completion, and works through challenging issues unique to rocket turbopumps. The position spans turbomachinery design, development, and analysis, ideally in a fast-paced aerospace environment and in collaboration with multidisciplinary groups. The propulsion team develops the engines that power the Terran R vehicle, owning their design from concept through launch and reuse. It partners with manufacturing, test, launch, and integration teams to develop the Aeon-R engine systems and support Terran R’s first launch, planned for 2026.
Requirements
- Degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- At least 2 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.
- Drive projects to completion while addressing challenging rocket turbopump issues.
- Contribute across turbomachinery design, 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
Mid Level
