Fluids Analyst II, Combustion Devices Verified today
About the Team
The Propulsion team at Relativity develops highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers own the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters bottoms-up decision-making and accountability at all levels. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is now exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production.
About the Role
You will contribute to design and qualification of combustion devices hardware through Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis. Your responsibilities include:
- Contribute to design and qualification of combustion devices hardware (injectors, thrust chamber, heat exchangers, igniters) through Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis
- Review test and flight data as necessary to evaluate and anchor models
- Interface with hardware designers and utilize thermofluid expertise to influence design decisions
- Develop and recommend analysis approaches that may decrease design iteration time
- Demonstrate strong commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution
About You
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field
- 2+ years of experience performing computational fluid dynamics analyses (employment, internships, or project experience)
- Familiarity with typical analysis steps including pre/post-processing, meshing, and boundary conditions
- Experience with basic engineering scripting in Python, MATLAB, or similar
- Strong background in fluid mechanics and heat transfer
Nice to haves:
- Graduate degree in a science or engineering field
- Experience in Siemens STAR-CCM+
- Working knowledge of rocket engine subsystems, such as combustion devices
- Prior aerospace experience is not required; we value varied perspectives and backgrounds
Compensation
Hiring range: $104,000 to $156,000 USD. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and additional benefits.