# Staff Mechanisms Engineer

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/6b0b4421-50d3-4480-8c9e-3bcf918495b6

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

- Seniority: Staff
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 164000 – 246000 USD per year

## Summary

A Staff-level mechanisms engineer at Relativity Space will design and oversee the full lifecycle of rocket systems like stage separation, landing gear, and payload deployment mechanisms. This role suits experienced engineers who thrive in fast-paced aerospace environments, enjoy hands-on hardware work, and want to see their designs built and tested on a real launch vehicle.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

ANSYS, MATLAB, Mechatronics, Python, Siemens NX, Structural Analysis

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
- 8+ 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 structural strength, stability and fatigue failure modes
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and surface treatments
- Track record of technical problem-solving with hands-on hardware experience
- Communication skills to lead discussions on complex technical topics

## Nice to have

- 10+ years of aerospace experience or advanced engineering degree
- Launch vehicle mechanisms design experience
- Multi-body dynamics analysis experience
- Experience in demanding fast-paced development environments
- Proficiency with NX, TeamCenter, Ansys or Femap
- Proficiency with Python or MATLAB
- Hands-on fabrication/prototyping experience such as machining, 3D printing, welding or woodworking

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8784405002?gh_jid=8784405002