Turbomachinery Team- Senior Turbomachinery Engineer

To be considered for the Senior Turbomachinery Engineer position at Relativity Space, you must have a degree in engineering or a related technical field paired with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Expertise in turbomachinery development, structural and thermal analysis, and a solid understanding of turbopump assembly procedures are essential for success in this role.

As a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer at Relativity Space, your primary responsibility will be to develop assemblies for the fuel and oxidizer turbopumps of the Aeon-R engine family. This includes collaborating with the Propulsion Development and Manufacturing teams to implement enhancements into future designs and managing projects that drive these innovations to completion.

In addition to technical proficiency in turbomachinery design and analysis, the ideal Senior Turbomachinery Engineer at Relativity Space should have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and a strong aptitude for navigating complex challenges in rocket turbopump technology.

At Relativity Space, the environment is dynamic and collaborative, designed to foster innovation. As a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, you'll find yourself working with multidisciplinary teams, where creativity and technical knowledge come together to develop cutting-edge aerospace products in pursuit of humanity's goals beyond Earth.

Relativity Space is committed to your professional development. As a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, you will have access to an annual learning and development stipend, allowing you to advance your skills and knowledge, as well as opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects that can significantly enhance your career trajectory.

Highlight any relevant projects where you've overseen turbomachinery development, demonstrating your practical knowledge of design practices and analysis methodologies like CFD, structural, or thermal analysis.

Discuss how rotor balancing minimizes vibrations and enhances performance, and explain your previous experience in performing rotor balancing procedures in turbopump assemblies.

Share your strategies, such as setting clear goals, maintaining open communication with team members, and staying adaptable to changes in project scopes or timelines, which are crucial in aerospace development.

Use specific examples to illustrate complex issues you’ve encountered, your problem-solving strategies, and the successful outcomes that followed.

Discuss specific design practices you’re experienced with, such as applied engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and regulatory considerations that impact turbomachinery projects.

Provide an overview of any work you've done on designing impellers, turbines, or other bladed components, emphasizing your technical approach and outcomes that illustrate your skill level.

Talk about your methods for validating analysis outcomes, such as thorough documentation, peer reviews, and performing simulation tests to verify design performance before actual implementation.

Mention any software tools you’ve used, especially if you’re familiar with Siemens NX or Teamcenter, and explain how these tools have facilitated your design and analysis processes.

Reflect on your passion for innovative aerospace solutions and how Relativity's mission aligns with your professional goals and values, demonstrating an understanding of the company's vision.

Identify unique skills or experiences that set you apart as a candidate, emphasizing your adaptability, collaborative abilities, and any specific knowledge in turbomachinery that can benefit the team.