Launch Fluids Engineer I Verified today
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.