# Senior Launch Mechanical Engineer

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/dc0253ad-2647-43f3-b0db-f60a9f181f31

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

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 124000 – 170500 USD per year

## Summary

Relativity Space seeks a mechanical engineer to develop structural, fluid, and system designs for their Terran R launch vehicle, working at the Cape where all vehicle systems integrate and launch operations occur. This role suits someone with 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and structural analysis who wants hands-on ownership of launch vehicle hardware and interfaces.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

CATIA, Creo, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), SolidWorks, Structural Analysis

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in structural, mechanism, or fluid power systems
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software
- Working knowledge of mechanical design principles and system integration
- Experience interpreting technical requirements and collaborating across engineering disciplines

## Nice to have

- Launch vehicle interface mechanism or tooling design, manufacturing, and testing experience
- Familiarity with NASA, DoD, or Space Force standards
- Knowledge of structural materials and manufacturing processes
- Fluid system design experience including high-pressure gases, cryogenics, or hydraulics
- Strong communication and documentation skills

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8096658002?gh_jid=8096658002