Manager, Propulsion Analysis

About the Role

In this role, you will manage a team of analysts that is responsible for the analysis of Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine (LPRE) propulsion hardware. You and your team will:

• Own thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability (fatigue/fracture) analyses for Aeon-R engines and subsystems to guide design decisions and to ensure performance and reliability requirements are met
• Analyze 3D-printed engine components, complex mechanical assemblies, and the fully integrated engine for structural integrity
• Partner closely with mechanical design teams and manufacturing teams to develop and iterate optimal engine and vehicle solutions
• Use analysis to drive design iterations and inform engineering decisions
• Sign off on flight hardware readiness and acceptability
• Make analysis-driven decisions and risk assessments aligned with company risk posture

To be successful in this role, you should thrive in ambiguity and be capable of leading a high-performing team of propulsion analysts through multiple complex projects in parallel. You will set the team's vision and direction, align priorities with program milestones, delegate effectively, and drive execution with minimal oversight.

Additionally, you will provide technical leadership, establish high standards for engineering rigor and quality, and play a key role in recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineers. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to influence technical approaches, best practices, and engineering standards across the organization.

Along with these expectations comes the opportunity to have a significant impact on a fast-growing team and accelerate your professional growth in an environment that values ownership, learning, and thoughtful risk-taking.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably working on complex engineering systems
• Proven leadership experience, demonstrated through mentoring, managing complex interdisciplinary projects, supporting continuous improvement of the people around you, and participating in growing your team through hiring
• Experience applying engineering fundamentals in structures, fluids, and thermodynamics
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA,) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD,) and Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Nice to haves, but not required

• 2 or more years of direct experience, working on the analysis of liquid propellant rocket engine hardware/components
• Working knowledge of engine subsystems such as combustion devices, turbomachinery, valves, integration hardware, etc.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and aerospace standards
• Exposure to, and knowledge of, powder bed additive manufacturing
• Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, especially if unconventional & creative solutions are necessary to do so

Additional information

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Pay and benefits

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range: $160,000—$240,000 USD

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.