PitchMeAI Jobs
Relativity Space

Staff Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California

Posted about 2 months ago

or apply directly on Relativity Space's site. We never take the application ourselves.

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.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
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

Summarised from Relativity Space's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

More roles at Relativity Space

All 350 open roles at Relativity Space →