Senior Mechanical Engineer

Momentus Space LLC•San Jose, CA

2d•$145,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will participate in the mechanical, structural, and thermal design of flight spacecraft and follow programs through assembly, integration, and test. The role is suited to someone comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt quickly to new challenges. This is a full-time position in San Jose, California. Access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services requires U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with detailed design of mechanical hardware.
Experience defining requirements for mechanical systems and components.
Familiarity with the space environment and its effects on mechanical hardware.
Familiarity with material selection and material coatings for space applications.
General understanding of spacecraft structural loads, including quasi-static loads, random vibration, shock, and thermo-mechanical loads.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent technical communication skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics.
5–10 years of relevant experience.
U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), because the position requires access to export-controlled items and information.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, manufacturing, and testing space hardware with demonstrated on-orbit success.
Experience running TVAC tests.
Thermal and fluidic analysis experience.

Responsibilities

Design spacecraft mechanical components, including primary and support structures, brackets, electronics enclosures, bulkheads, and wire harnesses.
Design components and assemblies using CAD, including SolidWorks and Duro PLM.
Route plumbing lines for propellant feed systems and thrusters.
Work with structural analysts to ensure spacecraft and component structural integrity through all launch phases.
Work with thermal analysts to ensure components remain within acceptable temperature limits.
Conduct mechanical testing of systems and components, including vibration, static load, and shock testing.
Support thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing as needed.