Staff Launch Mechanical Engineer

Relativity Space

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
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10+ years mechanical engineering experience
Technical lead or systems architect role
Launch and ground support hardware expertise
** Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Launch Mechanical Engineer for its Cape Canaveral location, focusing on the development and integration of launch and ground support systems for the Terran R rocket. The ideal candidate will have extensive engineering experience, particularly in mechanical and structural systems, and will play a critical role in overseeing technical direction and collaboration across multiple teams. **

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the technical lead and systems architect for launch and ground support hardware supporting Terran R operations.
  • The position requires guiding cross-functional teams to translate high-level mission needs into practical, manufacturable concepts while ensuring safety and operational alignment.
  • Candidates will lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations during hardware installation and launch preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Launch Mechanical Engineer for its Cape Canaveral location, focusing on the development and integration of launch and ground support systems for the Terran R rocket. The ideal candidate will have extensive engineering experience, particularly in mechanical and structural systems, and will play a critical role in overseeing technical direction and collaboration across multiple teams. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years mechanical engineering experience
  • Technical lead or systems architect role
  • Launch and ground support hardware expertise
  • Design and manufacturability review leadership
  • Cross-functional team coordination skills

Nice-to-have

  • Launch site operations experience
  • High-pressure gas or cryogenic systems knowledge
  • NASA or Department of Defense standards familiarity
  • Hardware refurbishment background
  • Fast-paced troubleshooting capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 10+ years of engineering experience
  • Experience as a technical lead or systems architect
  • US government background check clearance required

Work Rights

Must clear US government background check

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