Mechanical Engineer I

Longshot Space Technologies Corporation; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Equity opportunities

Professional development

90-day integration period

Job summary

Longshot Space Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our core engineering team, supporting design, development, and testing of hardware for our kinetic launch technology. You’ll work on high-pressure gas systems, thermal protection, and structures to power our launch and vehicle platforms, on-site in Alameda, CA.

This hands-on role offers growth on technical and leadership tracks, with collaboration across mechanical, electrical, fluids, and aerospace teams, gaining exposure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with high-pressure gas/fluid systems > 500 psi.
• Hydrogen safety or propulsion lab exposure is a bonus.
• Strong organizational and executional skills, including documentation and planning.
• Passion for learning and working in a fast-moving team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, testing, and integration of accelerator and vehicle systems.
• Contribute to design, manufacture, and test for key subsystems.
• Participate in assembly, testing, and troubleshooting hardware in lab and field environments.
• Support development and debugging of embedded firmware within 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

Mechanical design

Test & integration

Documentation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

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. Our mission is to enable a future where humans can reach for the stars.

Position Overview

We'reseeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our core engineering team, supporting the design, development, and testing of hardware critical to our kinetic launch technology.You'llwork across high-pressure gas systems, thermal protection systems, and structures, building and refining the hardware that powers our launch and vehicle platforms.

This is a hands-on role with real growth potential on both technical and leadership tracks.You'llwork closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams spanning mechanical, electrical, fluids, and aerospace engineering, gaining exposure across the full system rather than a single narrow slice.

• Role Type:FTE EXEMPT
• Compensation:$120,000-$140,000Annual Salary
• Location:Onsite inAlameda, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Assistin 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 andmaintaintechnical 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred.
• Experience with high-pressure gas/fluid systemsin excess of500 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.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Equity opportunities
• 90-day integration period

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Equity opportunities
• Professional development opportunities
• 90-day integration period

Equal Employment Opportunity

Longshot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

ITAR Compliance

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

At-Will Employment

Employment with Longshot is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.