About the Role
As a Staff Avionics Mechanical Engineer, you will own the design, development, and delivery of all mechanical hardware supporting our next-generation space science avionics platforms. This includes enclosures, mounting structures, thermal accommodations, and interfaces to spacecraft systems. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivered Avionics can survive launch and space environments, and for solving complex thermal and structural challenges in tight, mass-efficient packaging.
This is a hands-on role for a self-driven engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, prototype-heavy environment. You’ll work from first principles to rapidly iterate on designs, perform analysis and testing, and lead the delivery of flight-ready avionics mechanical systems.
About You
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
7+ 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 (SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent) and analysis tools for structural and thermal performance
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
Nice to haves but not required
Familiarity with NASA or other spaceflight structural verification standards, environmental testing and qualification
Experience designing mechanical systems for spaceflight avionics or payloads
Experience with high-density electronics cooling (conduction, heat pipes, cold plates)
Knowledge of materials and processes for vacuum and radiation environments
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
Hiring Range
$150,000—$226,000 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.
