Staff Mechanical Engineer (mechanisms)

Relativity Space

Long Beach, US
On-site
8+ years full cycle design engineering
Cad analysis build and test experience
Kinematic synthesis and actuation knowledge
Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer for their Long Beach location to design mechanisms for their Terran R rocket. The ideal candidate will possess extensive engineering experience, particularly in full-cycle design, and be prepared to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • You will guide the design of Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation, payload deployment, aero control features, and landing gear.
  • The role involves working collaboratively with partner groups to leverage additive processes and design freedom to create better products.
  • Team members are empowered to make decisions that directly impact flight hardware while refining for manufacturability and speed.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer for their Long Beach location to design mechanisms for their Terran R rocket. The ideal candidate will possess extensive engineering experience, particularly in full-cycle design, and be prepared to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years full cycle design engineering
  • CAD analysis build and test experience
  • Kinematic synthesis and actuation knowledge
  • Structures strength stability fatigue failure
  • Hands-on hardware build experience

Nice-to-have

  • Thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environment
  • 10+ years aerospace experience preferred
  • Advanced engineering degree preferred
  • Experience with multi-body dynamics
  • Self-motivated with extreme ownership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in a full cycle design engineering role
  • Fundamental knowledge of kinematic synthesis and mechatronics

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