Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer – Flight TVC Lead

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

Job summary

Relativity Space in California is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer to own cross‑discipline mechanism systems, such as thrust vector control, from concept through verification.

You will lead requirements, architecture, and verification with mechanical, GNC, avionics, and software teams, driving tests, risk mitigation, and schedules. Occasional travel is required; competitive compensation and equity are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, assembly, or test of complex mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects and deliver on ambitious schedules.

Responsibilities

• Define system concepts of operations (CONOPS), requirements, and verification plans.
• Lead integrated product activities across mechanical design, actuators, GNC, avionics, and software teams.
• Drive development tests, functional verification, and flight readiness by authoring test plans, executing tests, and establishing success criteria.
• Anticipate technical and logistical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and align priorities across engineering disciplines and schedules.
• Coordinate the design, manufacturing, integration, and test schedules for complex mechanism systems.
• Take hands‑on ownership of emergent challenges—designing test fixtures, specifying sensors, writing test automation, or leading root‑cause investigations.
• This role occasionally requires travel to test and launch sites and may involve shifted or weekend schedules to support critical milestones

Skills

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary

System integration

Communication

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Relativity Space in California is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer to own cross‑discipline mechanism systems, such as thrust vector control, from concept through verification.

You will lead requirements, architecture, and verification with mechanical, GNC, avionics, and software teams, driving tests, risk mitigation, and schedules. Occasional travel is required; competitive compensation and equity are offered.