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
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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