Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Relativity Space is building the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and becoming America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation.
Long Beach, CA, USA
$138,000 - $178,000
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Space · AI

Description For Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

At Relativity Space, we're on a mission to revolutionize the aerospace industry through innovative rocket design and advanced additive manufacturing. As a Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and developing mechanisms for our Terran R rocket, including stage separation, payload deployment, aero control features, and landing gear.

You'll be part of the Structures team, responsible for the full product lifecycle of integrated structures and flight mechanisms. Working in our state-of-the-art factory in Long Beach, CA, you'll have the unique opportunity to validate your designs through on-site testing.

Key responsibilities include: • Conceptualizing and conducting trade studies on mechanism designs • Defining design criteria and subsystem requirements • Reviewing static and dynamic load inputs, material properties, and manufacturing processes • Integrating subsystems within our 3D-printed primary structure • Collaborating with vehicle design, test, loads, additive, and manufacturing teams

To excel in this role, you should be self-motivated, thrive in ambiguity, and have a track record of leading projects to completion in fast-paced environments. Your work will directly contribute to our goals of building the next great commercial launch company and advancing additive manufacturing innovation.

Join us in our mission to create humanity's industrial base on Mars and expand the possibilities of human experience. At Relativity Space, you'll be part of a passionate, creative community working to transform the future of aerospace technology.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

  • Design and test the Terran R stage separation or fairing deployment system
  • Innovative conceptualization of the Terran R landing gear or aero surfaces actuation
  • Definition of design criteria and subsystems requirements
  • Review of static and dynamic load inputs, material properties & manufacturing process
  • Conduct trade studies on different mechanism design concepts and present to leadership

Requirements For Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in a full-cycle design engineering role, including CAD, analysis, build and test
  • Experience with kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic actuation, mechatronics and instrumentation
  • Experience with structures strength, stability and fatigue failure modes

Benefits For Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

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

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