Staff Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)
Relativity Space · Long Beach, California
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
- high 286 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
- 2026-10-08
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 Staff Mechanical Engineer at Relativity Space, you will guide the design of mechanisms for the Terran R rocket, including stage separation and landing gear. Your role involves collaborating with various teams throughout the full design cycle, from conceptualization to testing, while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. You will have hands-on ownership of hardware and contribute to innovative solutions that advance rocket technology.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 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
Nice to have
- 10+ years of aerospace experience or an 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, as well as engineering scripting language such as Python or MATLAB
- Hands-on experience with fabrication/prototyping such as machining, 3D printing, welding, woodworking
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
- Fast-paced environment may require adaptability and resilience
- Compensation range provided, but actual salary depends on experience and qualifications
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Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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