Staff 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 Staff Mechanical Design Engineer for Tooling, you'll be part of the Manufacturing team, working on Terran R, our next-generation, fully reusable rocket. Your role will involve developing high-quality tooling for vehicle and engine programs, integrating mechanical design principles across various projects, and collaborating closely with component designers and engineers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing production tooling for Terran vehicle and Aeon engine programs
• Applying sound design and drafting standards in creating tooling drawings
• Handling a wide range of technical problems related to material handling, assembly fixtures, and custom machines
• Collaborating with various teams to achieve optimal metrics in safety, cost, quality, and efficiency
• Managing projects from vendor selection to equipment installation

We're looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering
• 10+ years of experience in designing, building, and commissioning tooling for manufacturing
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA-based analysis software (NX and ANSYS Workbench preferred)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and GD&T

Join us in our mission to expand the possibilities of human experience in space, starting with revolutionary manufacturing techniques right here on Earth.