Lead, Launch Mechanical Engineering

Relativity Space

Long Beach, US
Base: $128,000—$176,000 usd; bonus/equity: not spe...
On-site
Design complex mechanical systems
Manage engineering teams
Launch vehicle interface mechanisms
The Launch Mechanical team is responsible for building world class launch facilities to support flights of the Terran R launch vehicle, designing, building, testing, and integrating complex mechanical systems

Job Summary

  • The Launch Mechanical team is responsible for building world class launch facilities to support flights of the Terran R launch vehicle, designing, building, testing, and integrating complex mechanical systems.
  • Manage a small, highly talented team of launch mechanical engineers, mentor engineers, and balance leadership work with individual technical projects.
  • Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.

Matching Summary

The Launch Mechanical team is responsible for building world class launch facilities to support flights of the Terran R launch vehicle, designing, building, testing, and integrating complex mechanical systems.

Salary

Base: $128,000—$176,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, annual learning and development stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • design complex mechanical systems
  • manage engineering teams
  • launch vehicle interface mechanisms
  • ground systems integration
  • fluid and electrical systems

Nice-to-have

  • unconventional creative solutions
  • collaboration across teams
  • technical rigor and creativity
  • shaping product and culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years engineering experience
  • Experience in test or launch environment
  • Strong engineering fundamentals
  • Demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules
  • Strong leadership skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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