Lead Mechanisms Engineer, Spaceflight Systems

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 184,500 - 225,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Generous PTO

Sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Design Engineer for the Structures and Mechanisms team to guide the design of Terran R mechanisms, including stage separation and landing gear. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 8 years of full-cycle design engineering experience. Key responsibilities involve collaboration with structures, avionics, and fluids to develop innovative solutions. The role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of rocketry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a full cycle design engineering role, including CAD, analysis, build and test.
• Fundamental knowledge of kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic actuation, mechatronics and instrumentation.
• Proven track record of technical problem-solving and hands-on hardware build experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide the design of Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation and payload deployment.
• Collaborate with partner groups in structures, avionics, and fluids.
• Conduct trade studies on different mechanism design concepts and present to leadership.

Skills

Design engineering

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

CAD software

NX

Ansys

TeamCenter

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Design Engineer for the Structures and Mechanisms team to guide the design of Terran R mechanisms, including stage separation and landing gear. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 8 years of full-cycle design engineering experience. Key responsibilities involve collaboration with structures, avionics, and fluids to develop innovative solutions. The role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of rocketry.