Responsible Engineer II, Valves Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion · first seen 2026-07-16

About the Role

You will be responsible for the design, analysis, development and qualification of flow control devices for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analysis of clean sheet cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, or solenoid valves
  • Detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of piece parts and assemblies
  • Development and qualification test planning and execution of internally developed valves
  • Engine and vehicle test support for existing flow control products
  • Conducting trade studies to produce architectures and designs that satisfy system requirements

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of professional engineering experience
  • Direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
  • Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or C++
  • Experience with CFD and FEA tools, such as ANSYS

Compensation

Salary range: $104,000 to $156,000 USD. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.

About the Propulsion Team

The Propulsion team at Relativity develops and delivers 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 and ownership at all levels.