Launch Mechanical Engineer II — Ground Systems & Structures

Relativity Space, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Equity opportunity

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. in Cape Canaveral, FL, is seeking a Launch Mechanical Engineer II to own end-to-end hardware design for the Terran R program.

You will use NX for CAD, perform FEA with Nastran/ANSYS, and collaborate with civil, fluids, vehicle, and test teams to deliver reliable launch hardware. Required: a bachelor’s in mechanical/aerospace engineering and 2+ years of full-cycle mechanical design experience, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in full-cycle mechanical design.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA).
• Strong foundation in structural mechanics and engineering analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet evolving requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hardware design with ownership and accountability.
• Work within CAD environment (NX) and perform FEA analyses using Nastran and/or ANSYS.
• Collaborate with launch site civil and fluids engineering, vehicle engineering, and test teams.
• Contribute to development and review of procedures for testing or operating designed equipment.
• Coordinate with in-house and external fabrication partners to ensure successful hardware delivery.

Job description

Relativity Space, Inc. in Cape Canaveral, FL, is seeking a Launch Mechanical Engineer II to own end-to-end hardware design for the Terran R program.

You will use NX for CAD, perform FEA with Nastran/ANSYS, and collaborate with civil, fluids, vehicle, and test teams to deliver reliable launch hardware. Required: a bachelor’s in mechanical/aerospace engineering and 2+ years of full-cycle mechanical design experience, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.