Senior Propulsion Engineer, Engine Base Heatshield
Relativity Space · Long Beach, California
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 days Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 55 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
- high 259 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
- 2026-09-27
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
As a Senior Propulsion Engineer focused on Engine Assembly Design at Relativity Space, you will own the layout and packaging of Aeon-R engines across various configurations. Your role involves designing and analyzing integration hardware, collaborating with component owners, and managing CAD models. You will also track mass projections and oversee configuration management, contributing to the development of highly performant engines for the Terran R vehicle.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 experience with fluid systems design and/or structural design
- Experience applying fluid, thermal, structural, and mechanical design fundamentals
- Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through
- Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, especially if unconventional & creative solutions are necessary to do so
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of engine subsystems such as combustion devices, turbomachinery, valves, integration hardware, etc.
- Experience in the design of liquid propulsion components and systems
- Experience with large CAD model management, change management, and configuration management
- Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS workbench
- Familiarity with industry best practices and 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
- The role involves significant responsibility and ownership, which may lead to high pressure
- The compensation range is 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 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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