Engine Systems & Test Team- Senior Combustion Device Test Engineer jobs in United States
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Relativity Space · 5 months ago

Engine Systems & Test Team- Senior Combustion Device Test Engineer

positionLong Beach, CA, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$142K/yr - $182K/yr
date5+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet the growing demand for launch capacity. The Senior Combustion Device Test Engineer will be responsible for developing test plans, executing test campaigns, and collaborating with various teams to deliver engines for the Terran rocket. This role requires leadership in project ownership and mentorship within the team.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Serve as a Responsible Engineer for propulsion test articles
Develop test plans in collaboration with product owners and execute test campaigns with the Stennis team, troubleshooting technical puzzles along the way
Own the exploratory operation of new and existing test article designs, diving deep into the evaluation of test hardware behavior in support of continuous engine development and certification
Write test sequences, review data, perform hands-on work with test articles, write code, and sit console for hotfire tests
Design tooling and support engine subsystem troubleshooting, partner team product investigations, engine or component analysis and simulation, trade studies, and more
Take ownership of projects of your creation to increase collective efficiency
Lead collaborative projects to completion with minimal oversight and demonstrate a self-starter attitude

Qualification

Fluid mechanicsThermodynamicsTest operationsCombustion devicesValvesHeat exchangersInstrumentationProblem-solvingCollaborative environmentMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
5+ years relevant experience in a complex engineering system development and/or test environment
Experience with applying engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics & thermodynamics
Problem-solving
Working in a collaborative environment
Exposure to test operations environments
Experience designing, analyzing, testing, or developing at least one of the following: combustion devices, valves, heat exchangers, or instrumentation

Benefits

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

Company

Relativity Space

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Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Long Beach, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://relativityspace.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.36B
Key Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementBond,Tribe Capital
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M

Leadership Team

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Eric Schmidt
CEO
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David Giger
VP of Engineering
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