Launch Mechanical Engineer II — Spaceflight Impact & Equity

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral, FL, seeks Launch Mechanical Engineer II to own end‑to‑end hardware design for Terran R launch structures. You’ll lead projects in a fast‑paced aerospace environment and collaborate across teams to advance hardware from concept to flight.

Requirements: BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 2+ years of full‑cycle mechanical design, and proficiency with NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA; strong structural analysis skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

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

• End‑to‑end hardware design with ownership and accountability.
• Work within CAD environment (NX) and conduct FEA analyses (Nastran/ANSYS).
• Collaborate with launch site civil/fluids, vehicle engineering, and test teams.

Skills

3D CAD

Structural analysis

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral, FL, seeks Launch Mechanical Engineer II to own end‑to‑end hardware design for Terran R launch structures. You’ll lead projects in a fast‑paced aerospace environment and collaborate across teams to advance hardware from concept to flight.

Requirements: BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 2+ years of full‑cycle mechanical design, and proficiency with NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA; strong structural analysis skills; ability to manage multiple projects.