Mechanical Engineer

Longshot Space Technologies Corporation; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits and equity

Room for growth and innovation

Job summary

A cutting-edge space technology firm in Alameda, CA is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of hardware for kinetic launch systems. This hands-on role involves working with various subsystems and collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience in testing or design environments. Competitive pay and benefits will be provided, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years experience in a hands-on test, design, manufacturing, or R&D setting.
• Experience with high-pressure gas/fluid systems in excess of 500 psi.
• Exposure to hydrogen safety, rocket test, or propulsion lab environments is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, testing, and integration of all systems for the accelerator and vehicle.
• Contribute to design, manufacture, and test for key subsystems.
• Participate in the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting hardware in lab and field environments.
• Support development and debugging of embedded firmware within our data acquisition systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for electronic and firmware systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure electrical systems meet performance and reliability goals.
• Support integration of electrical systems with mechanical, fluids, and software components.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Documentation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering

Tools

High-pressure gas/fluid systems

Job description

Overview

Role Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt; On-Site

Location: Alameda, CA

About Us

Longshot Space Technologies is at the cutting edge of low-cost space access and hypersonics. We are developing a novel space launch system that accelerates mass over a long distance. Using our technology, we plan to provide affordable launch services for satellites, cargo, and future space infrastructure. We aim to enable a future where humans can reach for the stars.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our core engineering team. In this role, you will support the design, development, and testing of hardware critical to our kinetic launch technology. You’ll work across a variety of subsystems—from high pressure gas systems, thermal protection systems, to structures—helping to build and refine the hardware that powers our launch and vehicle platforms.

This is a hands-on role with opportunities for growth in both technical and leadership tracks. You’ll collaborate closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, fluids, and aerospace engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, testing, and integration of all systems for the accelerator and vehicle.
• Contribute to design, manufacture, and test for key subsystems.
• Participate in the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting hardware in lab and field environments.
• Support development and debugging of embedded firmware within our data acquisition systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for electronic and firmware systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure electrical systems meet performance and reliability goals.
• Support integration of electrical systems with mechanical, fluids, and software components.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred.
• 0–3 years experience in a hands-on test, design, manufacturing or R&D setting.
• Experience with high-pressure gas/fluid systems in excess of 500 psi in large volumes.
• Exposure to hydrogen safety, rocket test, or propulsion lab environments a bonus.
• Strong organizational and executional skills, including documentation and planning.
• Passion for learning, problem solving, and working as part of a fast-moving team.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive pay, benefits and equity
• Work on challenging, real-world engineering problems at the frontier of space technology.
• A role in building and testing hardware with real-world impact.
• A dynamic startup environment with room for growth and innovation.