Relativity Space
Mechanical Engineer II
$104K–$156K
Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, United States · Full-time · Posted Feb 5, 2026
- Experience
- No aerospace experience required; fresh graduates are welcome.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Design, build, operate, and integrate test stands and rocket hardware to support testing and flight readiness of Terran R components, engines, and stages.
What you'll do
- Design and upgrade fluid, structural, and mechanical test systems; support fabrication, activation, and maintenance.
- Conduct test campaigns, operate test stands, and develop or improve procedures, automation, and data-review processes.
- Prepare and manage test articles, including inspections, repairs, work instructions, and non-conformance resolution.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate common power tools.
- Ability to deliver on tight schedules, including when unconventional and creative solutions are necessary.
- Valid driver's license to operate vehicles on the test site.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including GD&T; strong fundamentals in Thermal Fluid Systems and Structures.
- Hands-on fabrication experience, fluid-system knowledge, complex fluid-system operations, or technical writing/documentation experience.
Pay
$104,000 — $156,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
GUIs, Piping & Instruction Diagrams (P&IDs), GD&T
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