# Senior Mechanical Engineer (Terran-R Structures) at Relativity Space

- Company: Relativity Space
- What the company does: Relativity Space builds reusable rockets that make access to space more reliable and routine—empowering science, exploration, and innovation beyond our planet. Backed by General Catalyst, Y Combinator and Lux.
- Company website: http://relativityspace.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-18
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8728517002?gh_jid=8728517002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/relativity-space-senior-mechanical-engineer-terran-r-structures/

## About the role

The scope of work encompasses a full design cycle, including conceptualization, design, analysis, manufacturing and testing for primary and secondary structures related to Thrust Structure, Propellant Tanks, Interstage or Fairing, to name a few. You will need to think creatively and leverage innovation to reduce mass, parts, processes and tooling required. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience in a design engineering role
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- Experience with industry-standard CAD packages such as NX, Creo, or Solidworks
- Working knowledge of structural analysis (hand calculation, Finite Elements Methods and industry tools) and test
- 1+ years of experience working on structures strengths

Tags: Stage Structures and Mechanisms...

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