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Launch Fluids Engineer I Verified today

Relativity Space · Cape Canaveral, FL · Propulsion · first seen 2026-07-29

About the Role

You are responsible for the design, fabrication, operation, and maintenance of launch pad and support facilities for Terran R.

  • Design launch pad propellant and gas infrastructure, including fluid system design, modeling, pipe stress analysis, fabrication drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams, component lists, and detailed work instructions
  • Supervise construction, activation, commissioning, and initial operations of these facilities
  • Solve technically challenging problems across multiple disciplines under varying programmatic pressures

About You

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
  • Experience in thermal and fluid analyses
  • General experience with fluid components such as valves, regulators, and instrumentation

Preferred:

  • Experience safely operating complex fluid systems, including high pressure gas, cryogenic fluids, flammable liquids and gases, and hydraulics
  • General knowledge of launch vehicle ground support equipment and operations, including cryogenic tanks, pumps, valves, instrumentation, or related experience
  • Fundamental understanding of ANSYS and other piping analysis software (Caesar, Bentley Autopipe, etc.)
  • Experience working with DOD, USAF, and NASA personnel
  • Ability to work in high pressure environments and meet aggressive deadlines
  • Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking skills, and ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form

Compensation and Clearance

Hiring range: $90,000 to $136,000 USD. Actual compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and job-related factors.

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, and annual learning and development stipend.

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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