Manager, Launch Mechanical Engineering

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Launch Mechanical team is responsible for building world class launch facilities to support flights of the Terran R launch vehicle. As part of the team you will take on the challenge of designing building testing and integrating complex mechanical systems that interface directly with the launch vehicle. You will have the opportunity to be part of a small team of engineers who are responsible for the full engineering cycle on projects that involve static structures dynamic mechanisms and control systems using fluid electrical and combustion powered sources.

About the Role:

• Manage a team of launch mechanical engineers who design build and test mechanisms tools and interfaces used with flight vehicles and ground systems.
• Set clear priorities for the team and plan work based on launch schedules program needs and company goals.
• Support engineers with design decisions problem-solving and practical mechanical engineering methods.
• Coordinate staffing schedules design reviews technical risks and work with other engineering and operations teams.
• Review launch system designs and help the team develop safe reliable and practical solutions.
• Hire train coach and evaluate team members and provide leadership with clear updates on progress risks and resource needs.

About You:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or a related technical field.
• 5 years of engineering experience in launch operations testing ground systems or other complex mechanical systems.
• 1 year of experience managing an engineering team including assigning work coaching employees and providing performance feedback.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in structures mechanical design and fluid systems
• Experience completing engineering projects on schedule while addressing technical issues and changing priorities.
• Experience mentoring engineers resolving work-related conflicts and communicating clearly with technical teams and leadership.

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience designing building testing or operating launch vehicle interface mechanisms and tooling.
• Familiarity with NASA Department of Defense U.S. Space Force or similar engineering and safety standards.
• Knowledge of structural materials and common manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing fluid systems that use high-pressure gases cryogenic fluids flammable fluids or hydraulics.

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