Propulsion Test Engineer I

The role

You will work with test stands and test articles to evaluate Terran R rocket hardware. The role involves design and build, operations, and integration tasks to support flight readiness.

What you will do

• Design fluid systems including P&IDs, analysis, and component selection
• Design structural and mechanical systems including 3D modeling and fabrication drawings
• Source components and develop detailed fabrication work instructions
• Manage fabrication, activation, and initial operations for new test stands
• Maintain test stands through preventive maintenance and rapid response to anomalies
• Conduct test operations on high-energy components, engines, and stages
• Control test stand and test article through GUIs and automation
• Conduct flight acceptance, qualification, and development testing campaigns
• Prepare test articles through inspections, functional checks, and leak checks
• Manage test articles through test prep, post-test processing, and repairs

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate common power tools
• Ability to deliver on tight schedules
• Valid driver's license to operate vehicles on the test site

Nice to have

• Proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including GD&T
• Strong engineering fundamentals in Thermal Fluid Systems and Structures
• Hands-on fabrication experience for complex assemblies
• Working knowledge of fluid components and ability to understand/develop fluid P&IDs for large-scale test systems
• Experience safely operating complex fluid systems, including high pressure gas, cryogenic fluids, flammables, and hydraulics
• Technical writing or documentation experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

Before you apply

• Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at the government partner location

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. They are developing the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.