Propulsion Design Engineer II, Integrated Design Verified today
About the Team
The Propulsion team develops engines powering the Terran R vehicle, owning design from concept through launch and reuse. You will partner with Manufacturing, Test, Launch, and Integration teams to build, test, and iterate on the full product lifecycle of Aeon-R engine systems, supporting Terran R's first launch in 2026.
About the Role
As a Propulsion Design Engineer II on the Integrated Design team, you will own the overall layout and packaging of Relativity's engines and design critical structural and fluids components.
Key responsibilities:
- Own overall engine layout and packaging, including layout trade studies of different engine configurations
- Control and release CAD and eBOM for top-level engine assemblies
- Design and analyze hardware such as engine gimbal, cryogenic and hot propellant ducting, fluid manifolds, tubing, and secondary structures
- Lead development of new methods for manufacturing or testing critical flight hardware to improve performance, reliability, and cost
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Test, and Vehicle Design teams
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 5+ years relevant industry experience
- Demonstrated project and technical leadership skills
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, thermal, and mechanisms
- Experience designing, analyzing, assembling, and/or testing hardware
- CAD skills (any platform)
Nice to have:
- Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
- Experience in liquid propulsion component and systems design
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, or Nastran
- Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS, NAS, SAE, etc.)
Compensation
Hiring range: $104,000 to $156,000 USD. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, annual learning and development stipend, and additional benefits.