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$132,000 – $198,000
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 mechanical engineer to design and develop flight mechanisms for their Terran R rocket, including stage separation systems, landing gear, and control actuators. This role suits someone with aerospace design experience who thrives owning complex hardware projects from concept through testing and manufacturing.
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What they ask for
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
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and surface treatments
- Proven technical problem-solving and hands-on hardware build experience
- Communication skills to lead discussions on complex technical topics
Nice to have
- 7+ years of aerospace experience or advanced engineering degree
- Experience with launch vehicle mechanisms and multi-body dynamics analysis
- Experience in a demanding fast-paced development environment
- Experience with design tools such as NX, TeamCenter, Ansys or Femap
- Experience with engineering scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB
- Hands-on experience with fabrication and prototyping