Relativity Space

Manager, Turbomachinery Engineering

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California

Posted about 2 months ago

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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

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About this role

As the Manager of Turbomachinery Engineering at Relativity Space, you will lead a team responsible for the design, analysis, and development of turbomachinery products for the Terran R rocket. Your role involves managing a diverse team, shaping design and development processes, and ensuring projects are completed with minimal oversight. You will foster a culture of collaboration and accountability while driving technical excellence and supporting the growth of your team members.

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2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in a complex system development environment
  • Experience leading and developing a high-performing engineering team
  • Experience with turbomachinery development
  • Experience applying fluid, thermal, structural, and mechanical design fundamentals
  • Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules

Nice to have

  • Masters or doctorate degree in a relevant technical field
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and associated commercial tools
  • Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and associated commercial tools
  • Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software
  • Experience designing and analyzing turbomachinery components including inducers, impellers, turbines, diffusers, bearings and seals

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 the company's technology stack or tools used
  • The role involves significant leadership responsibilities which may require a strong commitment to team development
  • The salary range is quite broad, indicating variability based on experience and qualifications

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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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