Lead Structures Engineer - Lunar Habitat

Cambrian Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stake

Stock options

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

PTO

Job summary

Cambrian Space is seeking a Structures Engineer to lead design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing of structural components for a human-rated lunar habitat. You will serve as SME for all structural systems in the Greater Los Angeles area and collaborate across teams to enable safe, reliable hardware for in-space operations.

Requirements include 3+ years of mechanical design and CAD experience (NX, SolidWorks), 1+ year of engineering leadership, a Bachelor’s in engineering (or equivalent with 2

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience (incl. internships or projects).
• 3+ years of experience with 3D CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, etc.).
• 1+ years of experience leading an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design, analysis, and testing for lunar habitat components.
• Serve as SME across all structural systems.
• Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes.
• Drive DFMA, resolve non-conformances, and upgrade equipment.
• Lead engineering reviews and own project timelines end-to-end.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD (NX/SolidWorks)

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Cambrian Space is seeking a Structures Engineer to lead design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing of structural components for a human-rated lunar habitat. You will serve as SME for all structural systems in the Greater Los Angeles area and collaborate across teams to enable safe, reliable hardware for in-space operations.

Requirements include 3+ years of mechanical design and CAD experience (NX, SolidWorks), 1+ year of engineering leadership, a Bachelor’s in engineering (or equivalent with 2