Launch Engineer Intern: Rockets & Ground Systems

Relativity Space; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Launch Mechanical/Electrical Engineer Intern to contribute to the Terran R program, helping design launch hardware, GSE, and ground systems with rapid iteration in a startup environment.

You will work on fluid systems, instrumentation, automation, and integration, collaborating with propulsion, avionics, and manufacturing teams to enable timely test campaigns and launches.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Knowledge of valves, regulators, hydraulic actuators, sensors, flow meters, and related fluid/structural components.
• Ownership of projects from beginning to end with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and build of launch hardware and ground support equipment.
• Contribute to fluid systems, instrumentation, and environmental control systems.
• Support GUI and automation development for launch operations.
• Collaborate across teams to enable successful test campaigns and launches.

Skills

Ownership of projects

Fast-paced environment

Fluid systems knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering (Student)

Aerospace Engineering (Student)

Tools

CAD

FEA

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Launch Mechanical/Electrical Engineer Intern to contribute to the Terran R program, helping design launch hardware, GSE, and ground systems with rapid iteration in a startup environment.

You will work on fluid systems, instrumentation, automation, and integration, collaborating with propulsion, avionics, and manufacturing teams to enable timely test campaigns and launches.