Mechanical Engineer, Vacuum Hardware for Space Infrastructure

Fusion Energy Base; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Interlune in Houston, TX seeks a Doer to drive the detailed mechanical design of vacuum system components and integrate hardware with electrical and control systems.

The role covers sizing, validation, testing, and production-scale qualification, requiring 3+ years of electro-mechanical design experience, CAD proficiency, and hands-on assembly skills. Remote work is not indicated; this is a full-time, on-site position in the Interlune Research Lab.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area.
• 3+ years of experience in the design of electro-mechanical systems using a CAD software design package (e.g. Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or Creo) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Direct experience designing and troubleshooting hardware for high vacuum systems.
• Recent, practical hands-on experience with hardware assembly, integration, and testing.
• Familiarity with common manufacturing methods (machining, welding, hand and power tools, etc.).
• Ability to operate effectively with minimal direction, maintaining a high attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence, and have a demonstrated track record of resourcefulness and success from previous work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed mechanical design of vacuum system components and assemblies through all lifecycle phases.
• Apply fluids and mechanical engineering principles to hardware in high vacuum, high-pressure, or thermally extreme environments.
• Conduct analyses to size and validate system performance using calculations, simulations, and first-principles reasoning.
• Integrate mechanical systems with electrical, sensing, and control components for a complete hardware solution.
• Lead and participate in design reviews across component, subsystem, and system levels.
• Oversee procurement, assembly, integration, and operation of mechanical and vacuum systems, maintaining hands-on involvement from parts receipt to full operation.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify hardware performance from bench tests to full system qualification.
• Collaborate with adjacent engineering teams to ensure well-defined interfaces and requirements.
• Scale designs from lab prototypes to production-representative hardware using sound engineering judgment.

Skills

CAD software

High vacuum hardware

Hands-on hardware assembly

Attention to detail

Resourcefulness

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

NX

CATIA

Creo

GD&T

Job description

Interlune in Houston, TX seeks a Doer to drive the detailed mechanical design of vacuum system components and integrate hardware with electrical and control systems.

The role covers sizing, validation, testing, and production-scale qualification, requiring 3+ years of electro-mechanical design experience, CAD proficiency, and hands-on assembly skills. Remote work is not indicated; this is a full-time, on-site position in the Interlune Research Lab.