Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, Tooling

At Relativity Space, we are building the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and aim to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Our long-term vision is to create humanity's industrial base on Mars, starting with rocket manufacturing and launches here on Earth.

As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for Tooling, you will be a key member of our Manufacturing team, responsible for developing high-quality tooling for the Terran vehicle and Aeon engine programs. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, handling a wide range of technical problems and collaborating closely with component designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop production tooling for Terran vehicle and Aeon engine programs
• Integrate concepts and principles of mechanical design across multiple projects
• Apply design and drafting standards (ASME Y14.5) in creating tooling drawing definitions
• Handle various technical problems related to material handling, assembly fixtures, test fixtures, and custom machines
• Collaborate with other teams to achieve optimal cradle-to-grave metrics
• Manage projects including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, and equipment installation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent
• 14+ years of work experience in design, build, and commissioning of tooling and fixtures
• Experience with CAD and FEA-based analysis software (NX and ANSYS Workbench preferred)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing materials, processes, and GD&T
• Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter PLM, and various analysis software is a plus

Join us in our mission to revolutionize space technology and contribute to humanity's future in space. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey at Relativity Space!