Fluids Analyst II, Combustion Devices

The role

This person will contribute to the design and qualification of combustion device hardware through Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis. They will review test and flight data to anchor models and interface with hardware designers to influence design decisions.

What you will do

• Contribute to design and qualification of combustion devices hardware through Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis
• Review test and flight data as necessary to evaluate and anchor models
• Interface with hardware designers and utilize thermofluid expertise to influence design decisions
• Develop and recommend analysis approaches that may decrease design iteration time

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field
• 2+ years of experience in performing computation fluid dynamics analyses (employment, internships, project experience)
• Familiar with typical analysis steps including pre/post-processing, meshing, boundary conditions, etc.
• Experience with basic engineering scripting in Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Strong background in fluid mechanics and heat transfer

Nice to have

• Prior experience in aerospace is not required
• Graduate degree in a science or engineering field
• Experience in Siemens STAR-CCM+
• Working knowledge of rocket engine subsystems, such as combustion devices

Benefits

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

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The Propulsion team focuses on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R.