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Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Staff Launch Fluids Engineer

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCape Canaveral, FL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • At least 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.
  • A strong project lifecycle and project management background.
  • A proven track record of technical problem-solving and hands-on hardware build experience.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills to lead discussions on complex technical topics.
  • Must 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.

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 the construction activation and commissioning and initial operations of these facilities.
  • Solve technically challenging problems across a variety of disciplines under varying programmatic pressures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to work in high-pressure environments and meet aggressive deadlines.
  • Demonstrated 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.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with ANSYS and other piping analysis software such as Caesar and Bentley AutoPIPE.
  • Experience working with Department of Defense, United States Air Force, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration personnel.
  • Demonstrated customer service excellence and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external teams.

About the Company

Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Relativity Space designs and launches rockets that are largely built with 3D-printed parts. Its core product line includes the Terran R, a medium-to-heavy lift rocket designed to be reusable and capable of delivering payloads to LEO and GTO. The company works by using advanced additive manufacturing to print most rocket structures and components in-house, reducing parts, complexity, and production time, and then offers launch services to customers who want to put satellites or other payloads into space. Unlike many peers, Relativity Space relies on a predominantly 3D-printed, vertically integrated approach with its own proprietary designs and manufacturing processes, aiming to streamline production and cut costs. The goal is to make access to space cheaper and more reliable by building a scalable, in-house manufacturing platform and a reusable rocket fleet that can deploy payloads on demand.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$2.2B
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2016

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