Mechanical Engineer II, Space Launch Hardware

Longshot Space Technologies Corporation; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental保险

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid sick leave

Equity opportunities

Professional development opportunities

90-day integration period

Job summary

Longshot Space Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our core engineering team, owning the design, development, and testing of hardware for our kinetic launch technology in Alameda, CA. You will work across high‑pressure gas systems, thermal protection, and structures to build the hardware powering our launch and vehicle platforms.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in hands-on test, design, manufacturing, or R&D.
• Experience with high-pressure gas/fluid systems in excess of 500 psi.
• Exposure to hydrogen safety, rocket test, or propulsion lab environments a bonus.
• Strong organizational and executional skills, including documentation and planning.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and integrate mechanical systems for the accelerator and vehicle.
• Design, manufacture, and test key mechanical subsystems, applying standard engineering practices and analysis.
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot hardware in lab and field environments, investigating failures and recommending design or process changes.
• Create andmaintaintechnical documentation for mechanical designs, test procedures, and results.
• Evaluate subsystem performance against reliability and design requirements, working alongside senior engineers.
• Support integration of mechanical systems with electrical, fluids, and software components

Skills

Hands-on testing

Mechanical design

System integration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Longshot Space Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our core engineering team, owning the design, development, and testing of hardware for our kinetic launch technology in Alameda, CA. You will work across high‑pressure gas systems, thermal protection, and structures to build the hardware powering our launch and vehicle platforms.

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