Manager, Launch Mechanical Engineering

7 hours, 38 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
Relativity Space

Relativity Space

Relativity Space is a cutting-edge rocket company using 3D printing and AI to provide cost-effective reusable rockets for commercial launches, with a vision to advance industrial capabilities on Earth and Mars.

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2015
$1333M raised

Description

  • Manage a team of launch mechanical engineers working on mechanisms, tools, and interfaces for flight vehicles and ground systems.
  • Set priorities and plan team 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 cross-functional work with engineering and operations teams.
  • Review launch system designs and help develop safe, reliable, and practical solutions.
  • Hire, train, coach, and evaluate team members.
  • Provide leadership with clear updates on progress, risks, and resource needs.

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with a hiring range of $150,000–$224,000 USD.
  • Competitive salary and equity.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Equal opportunity employer with accommodation support.

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