Full-Time

Lead Engineer

Engine Systems Design & Analysis

Updated on 3/13/2025

Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Compensation Overview

$146k - $187kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Propulsion
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
  • Experience with fluid systems design and/or structural design
  • Experience in mentoring and demonstrated leadership skills
  • Experience with computer aided design software
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and commercial tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, or Nastran
  • Experience applying fluid, thermal, structural, and mechanical design fundamentals
  • Experience driving to deliver on ambitious schedules
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team responsible for the design and analysis of integration hardware and overall engine layout and packaging
  • Manage a small team, requiring strong mentorship and project management
  • Establish priorities and communicate with leadership
  • Provide technical guidance and recruit team members
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders within and external to Propulsion Engineering
  • Inform designs and packaging trades using fluid and structural analytical and computational models
  • Leverage 3D printing and traditional manufacturing methods to reduce cost, weight, and part count of Aeon-R
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in leading teams
  • Experience in the design of liquid propulsion components and systems
  • Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, specifically
  • Experience with large CAD model management, change management, and configuration management
  • Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE, etc.)

Relativity Space focuses on producing and launching 3D printed reusable rockets for the aerospace industry. Their main product, the Terran R, is designed to launch various payloads into space, including satellites and future manned missions. The rockets are made using advanced 3D printing techniques, which simplify the manufacturing process, lower costs, and reduce production time. This method allows for innovative designs and greater efficiency compared to traditional rocket manufacturing. Unlike many competitors, Relativity Space emphasizes reusability in its rocket design, which helps to further decrease costs for clients. The company's goal is to meet the growing demand for space infrastructure by providing reliable and cost-effective launch services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for sustainable space technologies boosts interest in 3D-printed rockets.
  • U.S. government investment in space infrastructure presents contract opportunities for Relativity Space.
  • Advancements in AI-driven design optimization enhance Relativity Space's rocket performance.

What critics are saying

  • Terran 1's test flight failure raises concerns about technology reliability.
  • Abandonment of Terran 1 may impact transition to Terran R rocket.
  • Eric Schmidt's entry as CEO could lead to strategic misalignments.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space uses 3D printing to build rockets with 100x fewer parts.
  • The Terran R is the world's first 3D printed reusable rocket.
  • Relativity Space offers a radically simplified supply chain in aerospace manufacturing.

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Benefits

Health, dental & vision coverage

Wellness stipend

401(k)

Equity

11 company holidays

Generous PTO policy

Monthly lunches, game nights, & offsite events

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
TechCrunch
Mar 10th, 2025
Eric Schmidt joins Relativity Space as CEO

Eric Schmidt joins Relativity Space as CEO.

The Times of India
Jan 9th, 2025
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt may have invested in this space startup that competes with Elon Musk's SpaceX

In 2023, Relativity launched its first rocket, the Terran 1, on a test flight that failed to reach orbit.

Jiemian
Jan 9th, 2025
谷歌前CEO施密特据悉投资3D打印火箭制造商Relativity|界面新闻 · 快讯

据报道,谷歌前首席执行官埃里克·施密特已向3D打印火箭制造商Relativity开展大笔投资。目前尚不清楚施密特的投资金额。该公司估值一度高达42亿美元。

MacMegaSite
Sep 4th, 2024
Relativity Space has gone from printing money and rockets to doing what, exactly?

Relativity Space has gone from printing money and rockets to doing what, exactly?

Dantech Services
Jul 2nd, 2024
Firefly is building fast and breaking things on path to a reusable rocket

Relativity Space, a well-funded private company based in California, is developing the partially reusable Terran R rocket after abandoning its smaller Terran 1 vehicle following just a single test flight.