Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer Flight-Ready Hardware

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is looking for an Avionics Mechanical Responsible Engineer to own the design and delivery of mechanical hardware for next-generation avionics platforms. You will ensure systems can withstand harsh environments and solve structural challenges. Applicants should have a relevant degree and 5+ years of experience in mechanical design. This role offers a salary range of $138,000 to $178,000 and competitive benefits including equity, PTO, and a learning stipend.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, packaging, or thermal management for aerospace systems.
• Experience delivering mechanical systems from concept through flight qualification.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and debugging hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver mechanical hardware for space science avionics platforms.
• Ensure avionics can survive launch and space environments.
• Solve complex thermal and structural challenges.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal management

CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, NX)

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California is looking for an Avionics Mechanical Responsible Engineer to own the design and delivery of mechanical hardware for next-generation avionics platforms. You will ensure systems can withstand harsh environments and solve structural challenges. Applicants should have a relevant degree and 5+ years of experience in mechanical design. This role offers a salary range of $138,000 to $178,000 and competitive benefits including equity, PTO, and a learning stipend.