Aerodynamics Engineer II

2w2 weeks ago

Relativity

Long Beach, US · Full-time · $111,000 – $142,000

About this role

At Relativity Space, we’re building Terran R rockets to deliver payloads and meet launch demand while unlocking science and exploration. Joining means autonomy, ownership, and impact at every level, solving novel problems across propulsion, manufacturing, and avionics. Creativity and technical rigor shape decisions as work comes to life quickly.

On a weekly basis, perform CFD analyses, develop software tools, and support design teams. Use strong organizational skills to manage documentation, communication of actions, recommendations, and decisions. Contribute significantly to fast-paced, integrated vehicle programs.

Relativity’s Integrated Performance teams ensure products work across trajectory design, aerodynamics, and reliability. They size Terran R, design missions for reusability and customer success, and engineer for launch environments. Recent projects include reusability analysis, wind tunnel testing, and structures work.

Self-motivated engineers resolve ambiguity and drive projects to completion with compressible flow and CFD expertise. Guide hardware teams, mature aerodynamics tools, and leave a mark on product, process, and culture. The most meaningful work of your career awaits now.

Requirements

Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to contribute significantly to a fast-paced, integrated vehicle program
Able to resolve ambiguity and drive projects to completion
Significant compressible flow, CFD, and high-performance computing (HPC) experience
Proven track record for completing projects successfully in a highly collaborative environment
Strong organizational skills to manage documentation and communication of actions, recommendations, and decisions

Responsibilities

Develop and execute CFD analyses to solve novel challenges in vehicle entry stability and control
Validate CFD approaches and establish best practices for ascent and entry phases of flight
Scope and develop aerodynamics databases for ascent and entry including uncertainty quantification from CFD, wind tunnel, and empirical data
Drive the design of major Terran R system elements like fins, flaps, and primary structure to meet criteria for control, stability, heating, and pressure
Guide and mentor responsible hardware engineers to ensure hardware meets aerodynamics and system-level requirements
Mature Relativity’s tools for developing and communicating aerodynamics data, including custom and commercial code, databases, and data processing tools