Staff Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

The role

You will guide the design of Terran R mechanisms including stage separation, payload deployment, aero control features and landing gear. The work encompasses a full design cycle from conceptualization and trade studies to manufacturing and testing.

What you will do

• Guide the design of Terran R mechanisms such as stage separation, payload deployment, aero control features and landing gear
• Work collaboratively with partner groups such as structures, avionics and fluids
• Leverage additive processes and design freedom to design and build products
• Perform conceptualization, trade studies, design, analysis, manufacturing and testing of components
• Design and test the Terran R stage separation or fairing deployment system
• Conceptualize the Terran R landing gear or aero surfaces actuation
• Define design criteria and subsystems requirements
• Review static and dynamic load inputs, material properties and manufacturing process
• Conduct trade studies on different mechanism design concepts and present to leadership
• Integrate subsystems within the printed primary structure

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• 8+ years of experience in a full cycle design engineering role, including CAD, analysis, build and test
• Fundamental knowledge of kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic actuation, mechatronics and instrumentation
• Fundamental knowledge of structures strength, stability and fatigue failure modes
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and surface treatments
• Proven track record of technical problem-solving and hands-on hardware build experience
• Communication and interpersonal skills to lead discussions on complex technical topics

Nice to have

• 10+ years of aerospace experience
• Advanced engineering degree
• Experience with launch vehicle mechanisms and multi-body dynamics analysis
• Experience in a demanding fast pace development environment
• Experience with design engineering tools such as NX, TeamCenter, Ansys or Femap
• Experience with engineering scripting language such as Python or MATLAB
• Hands-on experience with fabrication/prototyping such as machining, 3D printing, welding, woodworking

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The company is developing the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.