Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, Tooling
Relativity Space
About this role
Relativity Space is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Tooling and Factory Automation team building production capabilities for the Terran R rocket and Aeon engine programs. The role focuses on creating tooling and automation equipment that enables scalable, highly automated manufacturing and factory operations. This position works closely with internal manufacturing and design partners to deliver equipment used directly on the factory floor.
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About Relativity Space
relativityspace.comRelativity Space builds reusable rockets to make access to space more reliable and routine, empowering science, exploration, and innovation beyond Earth. The company leverages large-scale additive manufacturing and automated, software-driven factories to simplify vehicle design, cut part counts, and accelerate production. Relativity develops launch vehicles (the Terran family) and provides launch services for commercial and government payloads, aiming to streamline supply chains and increase launch cadence.
Recent company news
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Nov 13, 2025
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Dec 17, 2025
SES SatellitesSES, Relativity Space Expand Multi-Launch Agreement for Terran R
Nov 12, 2025
NASASpaceFlight.com -Commercial neighbors Stoke Space and Relativity Space Advance make progress on Cape launch sites
Dec 26, 2025
Payload SpaceKayla Simon, Relativity Space
Oct 14, 2025
About Relativity Space
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$196k – $253k
per year