Launch Mechanical Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept through implementation using sound engineering principles.
• Coordinate technical requirements with vehicle and ground support engineering teams.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, 2D mechanical drawings, fluid system schematics, and electrical system schematics.
• Perform structural, dynamic, and system performance analyses using hand calculations and finite element methods (FEM).
• Present design concepts and project updates to engineering and cross-functional teams, emphasizing functionality, feasibility, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional engineering experience in structural systems, mechanical design, fluid power systems, or related areas.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including structural analysis and fluid systems design.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results on schedule, including under challenging or ambiguous conditions.

Preferred

• Experience with launch vehicle interface mechanisms, support tooling, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with applicable NASA, DoD, Space Force, or related industry standards.
• Working knowledge of structural materials, manufacturing methods, and fabrication processes.

About the Team

The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of what's underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace. The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond. If you're looking to define what's next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat what’s already been done, this is where it happens.

Nice to haves, but not required

Experience designing complex fluid systems (e.g., high-pressure gas, cryogenic, flammable fluids, or hydraulics).

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range

$104,000

$143,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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