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Mechanical Design Engineer II, Tooling

Relativity Space is building Terran R and pioneering automated rocket manufacturing. The Tooling and Factory Automation team designs and delivers production tooling, fixtures, and custom automation to enable scaled factory operations. They seek a Mechanical Design Engineer II to design, analyze, and commission tooling and automation that directly supports manufacturing and test of vehicle and engine hardware.

Skills

  • 3+ years designing and commissioning manufacturing tooling, fixtures, or custom machines
  • Proficient with CAD and FEA tools (NX and ANSYS Workbench preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance and stack-up analysis
  • Experience with manufacturing processes (welding, machining, sheet metal, lifting/rigging)
  • Project management and full-cycle delivery experience

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop production and development tooling, fixtures, and factory automation for Terran vehicle and Aeon engine programs
  • Perform structural design and FEA-driven analysis to validate tooling and fixture designs
  • Create detailed fabrication drawings and apply ASME Y14.5/GD&T standards for manufacturing
  • Manage projects from concept through vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, installation, and commissioning
  • Collaborate closely with component designers, manufacturing, and integration teams to optimize safety, cost, quality, and cycle time
  • Support onsite installation, testing, debugging, and handoff of tooling and automated equipment

Education

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

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Standard company benefits (health, dental, vision) — see company benefits page
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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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DATE POSTED
October 30, 2025
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