Senior Mechanisms Engineer: Own Terran R Flight Systems

Relativity Space; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a design engineer to guide Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation, payload deployment, aero control features and landing gear. You will work with structures, avionics and fluids teams, and use additive processes to build better products and bring the rocket to life on the factory floor.

You should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline and 5+ years in a full cycle design engineering role, including CAD, analysis, build and test,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ 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.
• Fundamental knowledge of structures strength, stability and fatigue failure modes.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and surface treatments.
• Proven track record of technical problem-solving and hands-on hardware build experience.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to lead discussions on complex technical topics.

Responsibilities

• Design Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation and payload deployment.
• Contribute to aero control features and landing gear design.
• Collaborate with structures, avionics and fluids teams across the full design cycle.
• Review design criteria, conduct trade studies, and ensure manufacturability.
• Lead subsystems to meet schedule, cost, and performance targets.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

TeamCenter

Ansys

Femap

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a design engineer to guide Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation, payload deployment, aero control features and landing gear. You will work with structures, avionics and fluids teams, and use additive processes to build better products and bring the rocket to life on the factory floor.

You should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline and 5+ years in a full cycle design engineering role, including CAD, analysis, build and test,