Senior Mechanical Engineer (mechanisms)

Relativity Space

Long Beach, US
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5+ years full cycle design engineering experience
Cad, analysis, build and test proficiency
Kinematic synthesis and actuation knowledge
** Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in mechanisms for their Terran R rocket program, located in Long Beach, US. The role involves designing and testing various rocket mechanisms, requiring collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and a strong technical background. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves guiding the design of Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation, payload deployment, and landing gear to support the mission of changing how rockets are built.
  • Team members will work on multiple parts within an integrated approach, leveraging additive processes to design and build better products while collaborating with structures, avionics, and fluids teams.
  • Success in this position requires a self-motivated individual who thrives in ambiguity and can lead projects to completion with extreme ownership in a fast-paced environment.

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** Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in mechanisms for their Terran R rocket program, located in Long Beach, US. The role involves designing and testing various rocket mechanisms, requiring collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and a strong technical background. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ 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 and surface treatments

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
  • 5+ years experience in full cycle design engineering
  • Hands-on hardware build experience required

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