Relativity Space

Manager,PropulsionAnalysis

$160–220k Long Beach, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Manager, Propulsion Analysis at Relativity Space. Skills: Propulsion analysis, FEA, CFD. Own thermal analyses for Aeon-R engines. Own structural analyses for Aeon-R engines”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, technology, or mathematics, 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, Proven leadership experience, Experience applying engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, and thermodynamics, Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Nice to Have

2+ years direct experience analyzing liquid propellant rocket engine hardware/components, Working knowledge of engine subsystems, Familiarity with industry best practices and aerospace standards, Exposure to powder bed additive manufacturing, Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules

What You'll Do.

Own thermal analyses for Aeon-R engines

Own structural analyses for Aeon-R engines

Own dynamic analyses for Aeon-R engines

Own durability analyses for Aeon-R engines

Analyze 3D-printed engine components

Analyze complex mechanical assemblies

Analyze fully integrated engine for structural integrity

Partner closely with mechanical design teams

Partner closely with manufacturing teams

Develop optimal engine solutions

Iterate optimal engine solutions

Develop optimal vehicle solutions

Iterate optimal vehicle solutions

Use analysis to drive design iterations

Inform engineering decisions

Sign off on flight hardware readiness

Sign off on flight hardware acceptability

Make analysis-driven decisions

Make risk assessments

Align priorities with program milestones

Drive execution with minimal oversight

Provide technical leadership

Establish high standards for engineering rigor

Establish high standards for quality

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Influence technical approaches; Influence best practices; Influence engineering standards

Full Job Description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. 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. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us. 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. But designing engines with a quarter million pounds of thrust is just the beginning. 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 In this role, y

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