Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer

1 week, 4 days ago
Full-time
Senior
IoT and Embedded Systems
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

  • Own the design, development, and delivery of mechanical hardware for avionics platforms.
  • Design enclosures, mounting structures, thermal accommodations, and spacecraft interfaces.
  • Ensure avionics hardware can survive launch and space environments.
  • Solve complex thermal and structural packaging challenges within tight mass constraints.
  • Work from first principles to rapidly iterate on mechanical designs.
  • Perform analysis and testing to validate designs.
  • Lead delivery of flight-ready avionics mechanical systems.
  • Collaborate across teams in a fast-paced prototype-heavy environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, packaging, or thermal management for aerospace or ruggedized electronic systems.
  • Proven ability to deliver mechanical systems from concept through qualification and flight.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent.
  • Experience with structural and thermal analysis tools.
  • Hands-on experience building, testing, and debugging hardware in a lab environment.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, rapidly iterating team environment.
  • Familiarity with NASA or other spaceflight structural verification standards and environmental testing/qualification (preferred).
  • Experience designing mechanical systems for spaceflight avionics or payloads (preferred).
  • Experience with high-density electronics cooling, including conduction, heat pipes, and cold plates (preferred).
  • Knowledge of materials and processes for vacuum and radiation environments (preferred).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with a hiring range of $129,000 to $177,000 USD.
  • Equity package.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Additional benefits and perks available through the company benefits program.

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