Senior Mechanisms Engineer - Rocket Structures

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach seeks a design engineer to guide Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation, payload deployment, aero control features and landing gear. You’ll collaborate with structures, avionics and fluids teams and leverage our additive process to push design freedom and manufacturability.

The role spans the full design cycle—from concept through trade studies, design, build and test. You’ll own projects, deliver on time and budget, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• 5+ years in a full cycle design engineering role including CAD/analysis/build/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

• Guide the design of Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation, payload deployment, aero control features and landing gear
• Collaborate with partner groups like structures, avionics and fluids
• Define design criteria and subsystem requirements
• Review load inputs, material properties & manufacturing processes
• Conduct trade studies on mechanism concepts and present to leadership
• Deliver on time and budget while integrating subsystems into the primary structure

Skills

Problem solving

Ownership

Collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

NX

TeamCenter

Ansys

Femap

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach seeks a design engineer to guide Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation, payload deployment, aero control features and landing gear. You’ll collaborate with structures, avionics and fluids teams and leverage our additive process to push design freedom and manufacturability.

The role spans the full design cycle—from concept through trade studies, design, build and test. You’ll own projects, deliver on time and budget, and thrive in a fast-paced environment