Senior Mechanical Engineer (mechanisms)

Relativity Space

Long Beach, California, US
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5+ years full cycle design engineering experience
Cad, analysis, build and test proficiency
Kinematic synthesis and actuation knowledge
** Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Long Beach, California. The role involves guiding the design of mechanisms for their Terran R rocket, with a focus on collaborative problem-solving and hands-on hardware ownership. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves guiding the design of Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation, payload deployment, and landing gear to support the mission of changing how rockets are built.
  • Team members will work on multiple parts across subsystems, leveraging additive manufacturing to integrate components within the printed primary structure.
  • Candidates must be self-motivated individuals who thrive in ambiguity and have a proven track record of leading difficult projects with extreme ownership.

Matching Summary

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** Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Long Beach, California. The role involves guiding the design of mechanisms for their Terran R rocket, with a focus on collaborative problem-solving and hands-on hardware ownership. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years full cycle design engineering experience
  • CAD, analysis, build and test proficiency
  • Kinematic synthesis and actuation knowledge
  • Structures strength stability and fatigue analysis
  • Manufacturing processes and materials knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • 7+ years aerospace experience
  • Advanced engineering degree
  • Launch vehicle mechanism experience
  • Multi-body dynamics analysis
  • Additive manufacturing process expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
  • 5+ years experience in full cycle design engineering
  • Hands-on hardware build experience

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