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Relativity Space · 5 hours ago

Lead, Vehicle Mechanisms Engineering

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $187K/yr

5+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet the growing demand for launch capacity, focusing on their Terran R vehicle. The Lead, Vehicle Mechanisms Engineering role involves leading a team of engineers in the design and development of various mechanisms critical to the rocket's success.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Goal and priority setting for vehicle mechanisms on Terran R

Driving trade studies, manufacturing optimizations, and performance for mechanisms

Leading and developing the mechanisms team, including hiring for new roles and identifying growth areas to fill

Coordinating partner team developments in structures (separation and entry/descent/landing mechanisms) and propulsion (engine mechanisms)

Working with test and avionics to accelerate hardware iterative development

Reviewing, releasing, and approving development and flight hardware drawings

Identifying build/test/design optimizations and working them to resolution

Qualification

Mechanical design experienceKinematic synthesisManufacturing processesCAD proficiencyProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadershipMentoring

Required

B.S. degree in engineering or related field

5+ years of experience in a full cycle design engineering role, including CAD, analysis, build and test

Experience with kinematic synthesis, pneumatic/hydraulic actuation, mechatronics, instrumentation, structures strength, stability and fatigue failure modes

Experience with manufacturing processes, project management, scheduling/planning, materials, and surface treatments