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Relativity Space

Lead, Propulsion Analysis

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
high
286 stale, 2 reposted of 350 open
Hiring momentum
498 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Relativity Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Relativity Space.

About this role

In this role, you will lead a team of analysts responsible for analyzing integrated design hardware for the Aeon R engine, including components like gimbals and propellant ducts. Your team will conduct thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability analyses to guide design decisions and ensure performance requirements are met. You will also collaborate closely with various engineering teams, manage project priorities, and provide mentorship to your team members.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Relativity Space as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
  • 5+ years of relevant analysis experience, preferably with complex engineering systems
  • Experience in mentoring and demonstrated leadership skills
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis
  • Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through

Nice to have

  • Experience in leading high performing teams
  • Experience with design of liquid propulsion components and systems
  • Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS workbench
  • Familiarity with industry best practices
  • Familiarity with aerospace standards

What you get

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves leading a small team, which may require significant management skills
  • The job requires thriving in ambiguity, which may not suit all candidates

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Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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