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Staff Engineer - Launch Fluids Engineering

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted 12 days ago

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This role has been open
12 days
Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
low
0 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
2026-09-17

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 Staff Engineer in Launch Fluids Engineering at Relativity Space, you will be responsible for designing, fabricating, operating, and maintaining the launch pad and support facilities for the Terran R rocket. Your role will involve creating propellant and gas infrastructure designs, supervising construction and commissioning activities, and solving complex technical problems across various disciplines. You will collaborate with teams to ensure the successful operation of launch facilities and contribute to the innovative development of aerospace technology.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
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 engineering or related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in a full cycle design engineering role, including analysis, build and test
  • Fundamental knowledge of incompressible & compressible flow, heat transfer, and pipe stress
  • Strong project lifecycle and project management background
  • Proven track record of technical problem-solving and hands-on hardware build experience
  • Communication and interpersonal skills to lead discussions on complex technical topics

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated ability to work in high-pressure environments and meet aggressive deadlines
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Experience safely operating complex fluid systems, including high-pressure gas, cryogenic fluids, flammable liquids and gases, and hydraulics
  • In-depth knowledge of launch vehicle ground support equipment and operations, including cryogenic tanks, pumps, valves, and instrumentation, or related experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency with ANSYS and other piping analysis software (Caesar, Bentley Autopipe, etc.)

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 high-pressure environments and aggressive deadlines
  • Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with a wide hiring range listed

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Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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