# Vehicle Mechanisms Engineer I - 2026 Graduate

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a7ccb682-a8bb-48d2-ab96-7d5ff12da102

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Junior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 90000 – 136000 USD per year

## Summary

Relativity Space is seeking a recent graduate to join their Structures and Mechanisms team, working on the design, analysis, and testing of mechanisms for their Terran R rocket—including stage separation, landing gear, and deployment systems. This role suits someone who wants hands-on hardware ownership from concept through flight, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and is comfortable collaborating across engineering disciplines to solve problems at scale.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

3D Printing, ANSYS, MATLAB, Mechatronics, Python, Siemens NX, Welding

## Required

- Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field
- 0–2+ years of full-cycle design engineering experience including CAD, analysis, build, and test
- Fundamental knowledge of kinematic synthesis and pneumatic/hydraulic actuation
- Fundamental knowledge of mechatronics and instrumentation
- Fundamental knowledge of structures, strength, stability, and fatigue failure modes
- Technical problem-solving and hands-on hardware build experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for complex technical discussions
- Ability to complete degree requirements and start full-time employment within 30–60 days

## Nice to have

- Experience with launch vehicle mechanisms and multi-body dynamics analysis
- Experience in demanding fast-paced development environments
- Proficiency with NX, Teamcenter, Ansys, or Femap
- Proficiency with Python or MATLAB
- Hands-on fabrication or prototyping experience such as machining, 3D printing, welding, or woodworking

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8761567002?gh_jid=8761567002