# Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5f17ccd3-26af-49fe-b020-e33344aa1705

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

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 129000 – 193000 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves designing and delivering the mechanical systems that support advanced avionics platforms for space science missions, including enclosures, thermal solutions, and structural components that must survive launch and space environments. It suits an experienced mechanical engineer comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced aerospace setting, iterating rapidly from concept through flight qualification.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Structural Analysis

## Required

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, packaging, or thermal management for aerospace or ruggedized electronic systems
- Demonstrated ability to deliver mechanical systems from concept through qualification and flight
- Proficiency with CAD software and analysis tools
- Hands-on experience building, testing, and debugging hardware

## Nice to have

- Familiarity with NASA or spaceflight structural verification standards and environmental testing
- Experience designing mechanical systems for spaceflight avionics or payloads
- Experience with high-density electronics cooling techniques
- Knowledge of materials and processes for vacuum and radiation environments

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8780040002?gh_jid=8780040002