Mechanical Engineer I — Space Propulsion Hardware & Lab Testing

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 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