Lead Propulsion Design Engineer
About the Team
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together.
About the Role
The Lead Propulsion Design Engineer will lead the design and development of liquid propulsion components and systems. This role requires a strong background in fluid systems design, structural design, and experience with computer aided design software, finite element analysis, and aerospace standards.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
- 5+ years of 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 in leading teams
- Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, specifically
- Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE, etc.)
Qualifications
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
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!
Pay
Hiring Range: $136,000 - $204,000 USD
Schedule
N/A
Skills
Experience with fluid systems design, structural design, computer aided design software, finite element analysis, aerospace standards, and Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
Benefits
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Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.