Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer

Relativity Space

Long Beach, California, USA
$132,000—$18 py
On-site
System-level design and integration
Define system concepts of operations
Lead integrated product activities
Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer to lead the design and integration of complex mechanical systems for their Terran R rocket. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with proven project leadership skills and technical judgment

Job Summary

  • The Mechanisms Team designs and delivers complex, high-performance mechanical systems enabling launch-vehicle flight, landing, and reusability.
  • As a Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer, you will be the technical and programmatic owner for large, cross-discipline mechanism systems such as thrust vector control.
  • This role occasionally requires travel to test and launch sites and may involve shifted or weekend schedules to support critical milestones.

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Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer to lead the design and integration of complex mechanical systems for their Terran R rocket. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with proven project leadership skills and technical judgment.

Salary

$132,000—$18

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • system-level design and integration
  • define system concepts of operations
  • lead integrated product activities
  • drive development tests and verification
  • anticipate technical and logistical risks
  • coordinate design, manufacturing, integration, and test schedules

Nice-to-have

  • background in actuator systems
  • experience with motor-control tuning
  • familiarity with reusability environments

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field
  • Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects
  • Strong technical judgment and communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience balancing requirements, cost, and schedule

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