Staff Mechanical Engineer (mechanisms)

Relativity Space

Long Beach, California, United States
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8+ years full cycle design engineering experience
Cad analysis build and test proficiency
Kinematic synthesis and actuation knowledge
** Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join their Structures and Mechanisms team in Long Beach, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full-cycle design engineering, focusing on innovative rocket mechanisms, and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves guiding the design of Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation, payload deployment, aero control features, and landing gear.
  • Team members work on multiple parts across subsystems and are empowered to make decisions that directly impact flight hardware.
  • Candidates must be self-motivated individuals who thrive in ambiguity and have a proven track record of technical problem-solving with hands-on hardware build experience.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join their Structures and Mechanisms team in Long Beach, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full-cycle design engineering, focusing on innovative rocket mechanisms, and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • 10+ years aerospace experience preferred
  • Advanced engineering degree preferred
  • Launch vehicle mechanism experience
  • Multi-body dynamics experience
  • Additive manufacturing process familiarity

Key Requirements

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

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