# Senior Mechanisms Engineer

Hiring organization: [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/42d5a21a-a9e9-4994-96b9-b2623a307c2e

Listed on Relativity Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 132000 – 198000 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves designing and testing critical mechanisms for a commercial rocket, including stage separation systems, landing gear, and deployment mechanisms. It's suitable for experienced mechanical engineers who thrive in fast-paced hardware development and want hands-on ownership of flight-critical systems.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

ANSYS, MATLAB, Mechatronics, Python, Siemens NX

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of full cycle design engineering experience including CAD, analysis, build and test
- Knowledge of kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic actuation, mechatronics and instrumentation
- Knowledge of structures strength, stability and fatigue failure modes
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and surface treatments
- Proven technical problem-solving ability
- Hands-on hardware build experience
- Ability to communicate and lead discussions on complex technical topics

## Nice to have

- 7+ years of aerospace experience or an advanced engineering degree
- Experience with launch vehicle mechanisms and multi-body dynamics analysis
- Experience in demanding fast-paced development environments
- Experience with NX, TeamCenter, Ansys or Femap
- Experience with Python or MATLAB
- Hands-on experience with fabrication and prototyping such as machining, 3D printing, welding, or woodworking

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8784387002?gh_jid=8784387002