Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer
Relativity Space · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted 12 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
- low 0 stale, 2 reposted of 350 open
- Hiring momentum
- 498 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Relativity Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Relativity Space.
About this role
As a Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer at Relativity Space, you will lead the design and integration of complex mechanical systems for the Terran R rocket, focusing on thrust vector control and other critical mechanisms. Your role involves defining system requirements, coordinating cross-discipline activities, and ensuring system performance through testing and verification. You will also address emergent challenges and collaborate with various engineering teams to drive projects to successful completion.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Relativity Space as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in design, manufacturing, assembly, or test of complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects and deliver on ambitious schedules
- Strong technical judgment and the ability to communicate complex concepts across engineering and leadership audiences
- Demonstrated experience balancing requirements, cost, and schedule while driving system integration and verification
Nice to have
- Background in actuator systems, flight mechanisms, or thrust vector control
- Experience with motor-control tuning and model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink
- Experience with integrated hardware/software testing and verification
- Familiarity with reusability and rapid-iteration development environments
What you get
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous PTO and sick leave policy
- Parental leave
- Annual learning and development stipend
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role may require travel and shifted schedules for critical milestones
- Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with a wide range provided
- Stack and tools used are not explicitly detailed, which may affect technology familiarity
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Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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