Senior Turbomachinery Engineer - Turbine Development

5w1 month ago

Relativity

Long Beach, US · Full-time · $132,000 – $181,500

About this role

We are seeking a technical expert to advance the state of the art in turbine design for space applications. You will collaborate with propulsion development and manufacturing teams to incorporate improvements into future engine designs.

As a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, you will drive your own projects from concept to completion, working through challenging issues unique to rocket turbopumps. Your work will span the interfaces of design, development, and analysis of turbomachinery, with a focus on turbine aerodynamic and structural performance.

You will join the propulsion team responsible for the Aeon-R engine systems powering the Terran R vehicle. This team owns engine design from concept through launch and reuse, partnering heavily with manufacturing, test, launch, and integration teams to achieve first launch in 2026.

Relativity offers an environment where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. You will collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time, leaving your mark on the product, process, and culture.

Requirements

Degree in engineering or related technical field and 5+ years of relevant experience
Experience with turbine design, performing aerodynamic and structural analysis
Experience with LCF and HCF methodologies
Knowledge of industry standard turbomachinery design and analysis
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of turbopump assembly procedures, including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks

Responsibilities

Advance the state of the art of turbine design for space applications
Collaborate closely with propulsion development and manufacturing teams to incorporate improvements into future designs
Drive own projects to completion in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
Work through challenging issues unique to rocket turbopumps
Perform aerodynamic and structural analysis of turbine designs
Apply LCF and HCF methodologies to turbine components
Oversee turbomachinery development and test campaigns
Interface across design, development, and analysis disciplines for turbomachinery

Benefits

Autonomy and ownership at every level
Opportunity to see your work come to life in record time
Collaborative environment where you shape decisions and solve problems that haven't been solved before
Meaningful work on a rocket, factory, and business from the ground up