Propulsion Test Responsible Engineer I at Relativity… · Long Beach

Summary: Relativity Space is focused on building rockets to meet the growing demand for launch capacity. The Propulsion Test Responsible Engineer I will be responsible for developing test plans, executing test campaigns, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful testing of propulsion systems for the Terran rocket. This entry-level role emphasizes continuous improvement and offers opportunities for significant professional growth in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: - You will develop test plans in collaboration with product owners, and you will execute test campaigns with our Stennis team, troubleshooting technical puzzles along the way - You will 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 - This role is extremely varied day-to-day and, in addition to overall campaign ownership, can include writing test sequences, reviewing data, hands-on work with test articles, writing code, sitting console for hotfire tests, designing tooling, and more - On this side of your role, you may support engine subsystem troubleshooting, partner team product investigations, engine system analysis and simulation, trade studies, and more - You will also take ownership of projects of your creation to increase our collective efficiency - As our vehicle development program progresses, you may have the opportunity to be involved in stage test and flight campaigns – including sitting console for launch operations, defining stage test objectives, and defining flight concepts of operations (CONOPS) Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field - Prior internship or research lab experience in a complex engineering system development and/or test environment is required - Experience with applying engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics & thermodynamics - Problem-solving - Working in a collaborative environment - Demonstrated ability to execute high-ownership projects on ambitious schedules, especially if unconventional solutions are necessary to do so Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to test operations environments - Working knowledge of at least one of the following: combustion devices, valves, heat exchangers, or instrumentation Required Skills: Fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics, Engineering fundamentals, Test plan development, Test campaign execution, Engine subsystem troubleshooting, System analysis, Simulation, Test sequence writing, Data review, Code writing, Tooling design Benefits: Competitive salary and equity, Generous PTO and sick leave policy, Parental leave, Annual learning and development stipend