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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Relativity Space

Stennis Space Center, MS · Senior

$124,000 – $186,000

Listed on Relativity Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Relativity Space seeks a senior engineer to design, test, and optimize propulsion systems and test infrastructure for their Terran R orbital rocket at their Stennis facility. This role suits someone with mechanical or aerospace engineering credentials who enjoys hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment building hardware for active spaceflight operations.

Our summary, not Relativity Space’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
  • Safe operation of common power tools
  • Ability to deliver under tight schedules with creative problem-solving
  • Valid driver's license for test site operations
  • US government background clearance eligibility

Nice to have

  • 3D modeling and drafting proficiency with GD&T
  • Strong fundamentals in thermal fluid systems and structures
  • Hands-on fabrication experience for complex assemblies
  • Working knowledge of fluid components and P&ID development for large-scale systems
  • Experience operating high-pressure gas, cryogenic, flammable, and hydraulic systems
  • Technical writing or documentation experience

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