Launch Mechanical Engineer II - Launch Structures

Relativity Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

2h•$104,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

Relativity Space is developing the Terran R launch vehicle and a world-class orbital launch site. The Launch team works across vehicle stages, payloads, ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. This role contributes to developing the launch site and its equipment in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The Launch Mechanical Engineer is responsible for end-to-end hardware design, with strong ownership and accountability. Day-to-day work includes using NX for CAD, conducting FEA with Nastran and/or ANSYS, and performing supporting hand calculations. The engineer collaborates with launch site civil and fluids engineering teams, vehicle engineering groups, and the test team. The role may also include developing and reviewing procedures for testing or operating designed and analyzed equipment, and coordinating with in-house and external fabrication partners to deliver hardware successfully. The position suits someone who can work through ambiguity, lead projects to completion, balance timeline, cost, and quality trade-offs, and maintain attention to detail while keeping work aligned with high-level objectives. Candidates should bring sound judgment, analytical skills, professional ethics, integrity, curiosity about the technology and production processes, and a desire to help develop a next-generation launch site. Successful candidates must clear a US government-administered background check to obtain clearance for on-site work at a government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering field.
At least 2 years of full-cycle mechanical design experience.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
Strong foundation in structural mechanics and engineering analysis.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet evolving requirements.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Must clear a US government-administered background check to obtain clearance for on-site work at a government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Nice To Haves

4 or more years of full-cycle mechanical design experience.
Familiarity with aerospace standards, including NASA, DoD, USAF, or AFSPCMAN 91-710.
Experience with large structures, mechanisms, or launch ground systems.
Proficiency with ANSYS, FEMAP, and advanced NX usage.
Understanding of industry codes such as AISC, ACI, AWS, ASTM, ASME, or NFPA.
Experience checking drawings and applying GD&T standards.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end mechanical hardware design.
Create and work with 3D CAD models in the NX environment.
Conduct finite element analyses using Nastran and/or ANSYS.
Perform supporting hand calculations.
Collaborate with launch site civil and fluids engineering teams, vehicle engineering groups, and the test team.
Contribute to developing and reviewing procedures for testing or operating designed equipment.
Coordinate with in-house and external fabrication partners to ensure successful hardware delivery.
Manage multiple projects and meet evolving requirements.