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Lead, Engine Assembly Design

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 the Lead of Engine Assembly Design at Relativity Space, you will oversee the design and integration of rocket engine assemblies, managing a small team while collaborating with various stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include creating CAD models, analyzing integration hardware, and ensuring effective configuration management. This role emphasizes ownership, mentorship, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation and problem-solving.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
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 a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
  • 5+ years of experience with fluid systems design and/or structural design
  • Experience applying fluid, thermal, structural, and mechanical design fundamentals
  • Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
  • Experience in mentoring and demonstrated leadership skills
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow through

Nice to have

  • Experience in leading high performing teams
  • Working knowledge of engine subsystems such as combustion devices, turbomachinery, valves, integration hardware, etc.
  • Experience with large CAD model management, change management, and configuration management
  • Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS workbench
  • Familiarity with industry best practices and aerospace standards

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, only a range provided
  • Role involves managing ambiguity and leading projects to completion, which may require strong problem-solving skills
  • Collaboration with various teams is essential, indicating a potentially dynamic work environment

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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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