Vehicle Fluids Hardware Development Engineer I

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

14h•$90,000 - $136,000•Onsite

About The Position

Relativity Space is hiring a Vehicle Fluids Hardware Development Engineer I to develop and implement hardware for Terran R vehicle fluid systems, supporting reliable and efficient launch-vehicle operation. The role takes vehicle hardware from paper designs to reliable, high-performance hardware and works closely with design and production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and manufacturing processes are reliable and production-ready. The engineer will also develop new manufacturing processes and work directly with propulsion hardware, including defining build procedures and hands-on hardware build and integration. The Stage Fluids team designs and delivers propellant, pressurant, pneumatic, and other fluid systems. It owns these systems across design, production, testing, and flight, and works on-site at the factory to support rapid iteration and close collaboration between design and manufacturing. Candidates are expected to ask questions, collaborate across the company, and develop solutions for Terran R. The position is an immediate opening. Candidates should have completed their degree requirements and be available to begin full-time employment within 30–60 days of applying. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. The stated hiring range is $90,000–$136,000 USD, with salary and equity as part of the total rewards package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field.
Hands-on hardware experience with fluid and/or mechanical systems.
Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, including when unconventional or creative solutions are needed.
At least 1 year of related experience; full-time work, internships, or projects count.
Completed degree requirements and availability to begin full-time employment within 30–60 days of applying.

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing processes, new techniques, and tools to enable high-rate production and increase engine performance.
Work with design and analysis teams to simplify propulsion systems.
Participate in design reviews and lead design-for-manufacturing (DFM) initiatives.
Design test setups, coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems, and conduct data reviews.
Participate in test failure investigations and implement corrective actions.
Design, analyze, and procure tooling for piece-part manufacturing and system testing.
Create and maintain development build and test schedules.
Define build procedures and perform hands-on build and integration of propulsion hardware.