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Lead Principal Turbomachinery Engineer

Relativity SpaceLong Beach, California
On-site Full-time $184.5K/yr - $225.5K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

As a Turbomachinery Engineer, you will be responsible for creating assemblies for fuel and oxidizer turbopumps, analyzing turbomachinery performance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful integration and functionality. You should possess advanced knowledge of turbomachinery design principles and a passion for innovation in the aerospace sector.

About the job

At Relativity Space, we are innovating the future of rocketry to meet both current demands and future discoveries. Our flagship Terran R vehicle is designed to launch customer payloads into orbit, addressing the increasing need for launch capacity. This is merely the beginning; achieving commercial viability with Terran R will open doors to new avenues in science, exploration, and technological advancement, pushing boundaries beyond what we know today.

Becoming a part of Relativity means joining an environment where autonomy, ownership, and impact are integral to every role. Here, you won't just be executing tasks; you'll be tackling unprecedented challenges, helping to develop a rocket, a manufacturing facility, and an entire business from the ground up. Regardless of your specialization—be it in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions—you will engage in cross-team collaboration, influence decisions, and witness your contributions come to fruition in record time. Relativity is a unique workplace where creativity and technical precision coexist, and your voice will play a pivotal role in shaping our shared narrative. This moment is truly special: it’s early enough for you to leave your imprint on our product, processes, and culture while being at a stage where Terran R is tangible and gaining momentum. The opportunity for impactful work in your career awaits. Join us.

About the Team:

The propulsion team at Relativity is dedicated to the successful development of engines that will propel the Terran R vehicle. We oversee the entire design process from initial concept through launch and subsequent reuse. Our team works closely with manufacturing, testing, launch, and integration teams, aiming to develop our engines in record time to support the first Terran R launch in 2026. As a member of this team, you will contribute to building, testing, and refining the full lifecycle of our Aeon-R engine systems, overseeing their evolution until they enable Terran R to reach space.

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is revolutionizing the aerospace industry by leveraging advanced technologies and innovative manufacturing processes to create rockets that meet today’s demands and drive tomorrow's breakthroughs. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of space exploration, we aim to make space more accessible and affordable.

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