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$90,000 – $136,000
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 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.
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What they ask for
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