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Test Fluids Engineer II

relativityLong Beach, CA
💰 $75,000 – $105,000/yrFull-timeelectricianhandyman services

Quick Summary

Test Fluids Engineer II will design, build, and operate automated test systems for Terran R rocket components at Relativity Space's Long Beach facility.

Skills & Keywords

Fluids systems designTest automationThermodynamicsSystems commissioning

Nice to haves but not required

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.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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

  • Experience writing sequences or other software
  • Familiarity with cryogenics
  • Understanding of structural design principles
  • Delivery of systems compliant with ASME B31.3 & BPVC
  • Willing to work at heights, in confined spaces, in a dirty environment, and away from your desk
  • No previous aerospace experience is required for this position

About the Team

The Factory Test team designs, builds, and operates the infrastructure needed to test nearly every part of Terran R right here at our headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This centralized approach provides engineers and technicians with exposure to the entire product lifecycle across a wide range of part sizes and complexities. The scope and scale are significant, with test stands capable of handling millions of pounds of force. Team members lead multiple projects in parallel, avoiding silos and gaining broad technical experience without needing a background in aerospace. With high-impact campaigns ahead, now is the time to join. You won’t just execute, but you’ll help shape and scale the test infrastructure required to meet the demands of a rapidly growing launch program.

About the Role

  • As a Test Systems Engineer, you will own 1 or more test systems or test campaigns supporting development of Terran R components at our facility in Long Beach, CA. As a system owner, you will design, analyze, and operate automated fluids systems. Teamwork and communication skills are critical, as you will work cross-departmentally to ensure your systems meet the test requirements of the component designer. Examples of your tasks may include:
  • Designing test systems including their mechanical, fluid, and electrical components
  • Commissioning new test assets and systems
  • Completing, presenting, or reviewing fault tolerance analysis
  • Planning and executing test campaigns

About You

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or similar
  • Knowledge of fluid and thermodynamic first principles
  • Demonstrated experience designing systems to engineering requirements
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of systems operations
  • Ability to concisely communicate technical topics to audiences of many different backgrounds

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