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Relativity Space is building rockets and automated factories to produce the Terran R vehicle and Aeon engine. The Tooling and Factory Automation team seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer II to design, develop, and commission production tooling and factory automation equipment that enable high-rate manufacturing and assembly.

Skills

  • Proficient CAD skills (NX preferred) for complex mechanical assemblies
  • FEA experience (ANSYS Workbench preferred) for structural applications
  • Strong understanding and application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • Experience designing fixtures, material handling, rotisseries, and test fixtures
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes (milling, turning, welding, sheet metal, rigging)
  • Project management and vendor coordination experience

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop production and development tooling, fixtures, and custom machines to support Terran R and Aeon programs
  • Perform structural analysis and validate designs using FEA and engineering judgment
  • Create and interpret detailed 2D/3D drawings and apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
  • Manage projects from concept through fabrication, inspection, installation, and commissioning
  • Collaborate closely with component designers, manufacturing, and integration engineering to optimize safety, cost, quality, cycle time, and reliability
  • Support vendor selection, fabrication oversight, and acceptance testing of tooling and automated equipment
  • Field solutions on the factory floor and iterate designs based on real-world performance

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave
  • Parental leave policy
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits (see company benefits page for details)
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We are building the future of aerospace. A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable launch vehicle, will reliably deliver payloads...

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October 29, 2025
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