Relativity Space
Lead, Launch Mechanical Engineering
$128K–$192K
Long Beach, California +1 · Full-time · Posted Mar 6, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California, United States - Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in a test or launch environment.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Leads a small team designing and delivering mechanical systems, mechanisms, and tools that connect launch facilities to the Terran R vehicle.
What you'll do
- Lead, mentor, and develop launch mechanical engineers while balancing leadership responsibilities with individual technical projects.
- Direct design of mechanisms and tools interfacing with the flight vehicle and ground systems.
- Recruit and interview team members, develop training materials, conduct performance reviews, and communicate progress and risks to leadership.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of engineering experience in a test or launch environment.
- Strong fundamentals in structures, mechanical design, and fluid systems.
- Leadership skills including mentorship, communication, conflict resolution, and managing expectations.
Nice to have
- Experience designing, manufacturing, testing, and implementing launch vehicle interface mechanisms and tooling.
- Familiarity with NASA, DoD, Space Force, or other governing body standards; structural materials and manufacturing processes; or complex fluid systems.
Pay
$128,000 — $192,000 USD (base salary)
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