Hardware Development Engineer I

About the Team

The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free from technical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production.

About the Role

Propulsion Hardware Development Engineers are responsible for taking the Aeon-R engine from paper designs to highly reliable, high-performance hardware. This role requires deep engagement with both the design and production teams to ensure designs are readily manufacturable and manufacturing processes are reliable and production-ready. You will also develop new manufacturing processes to improve Aeon-R engines and the Terran-R vehicle. The role demands close interaction with propulsion hardware, including defining build procedures and hands-on build and integration of hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes, new techniques, and tools to enable high-rate production and increase engine performance
• Work hand-in-hand with the design and analysis teams to simplify propulsion systems
• Participate in design reviews and lead design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives
• Design test set-ups, 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

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, especially if unconventional & creative solutions are necessary

Nice to Haves

• 1+ years of related experience

Benefits

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more. See some of the benefits & perks we offer.

Pay

Hiring range: $90,000—$136,000 USD