Launch Structures Engineer II — Build Next-Gen Rockets

Frontdoor Defense; Florida; On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral is seeking a Launch Mechanical Engineer II to own end-to-end hardware design for launch structures, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. You will work with propulsion, manufacturing, and test teams to optimize design across trade-offs while maintaining rigorous attention to detail.

In this role, you will conduct CAD work (NX) and FE analyses (Nastran/ANSYS), coordinate with fabrication partners, and support procedures for testing and operation.

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 for launch structures and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with launch site civil and fluids engineering, vehicle engineering, and test teams.
• Develop and review procedures for testing or operating designed equipment; coordinate with fabrication partners.
• Perform CAD work, FEA analyses (Nastran/ANSYS), and supporting hand calculations.

Skills

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

Structural mechanics

Project management

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a related engineering field

Job description

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral is seeking a Launch Mechanical Engineer II to own end-to-end hardware design for launch structures, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. You will work with propulsion, manufacturing, and test teams to optimize design across trade-offs while maintaining rigorous attention to detail.

In this role, you will conduct CAD work (NX) and FE analyses (Nastran/ANSYS), coordinate with fabrication partners, and support procedures for testing and operation.