# Lead, Launch Mechanical Engineering

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/50249447-099a-42ce-aa3b-a1b53678c6c0

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

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 128000 – 192000 USD per year

## Summary

Lead a small team of mechanical engineers designing and building launch facility systems for Relativity's Terran R rocket, blending hands-on technical work with mentorship and team growth. This role suits experienced test or launch engineers ready to take on leadership while staying involved in complex mechanical design and integration.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Mechanical Design

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
- Minimum 3 years engineering experience in test or launch environment
- Strong fundamentals in structures, mechanical design, and fluid systems
- Leadership skills including mentorship and communication
- Ability to deliver on tight schedules with creative solutions

## Nice to have

- Experience designing and implementing launch vehicle interface mechanisms and tooling
- Knowledge of NASA, DoD, Space Force, and related standards
- Understanding of structural materials and manufacturing processes
- Experience designing complex fluid systems including high pressure gas, cryogenic, flammable, and hydraulic systems

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8452868002?gh_jid=8452868002