Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Space Systems

Intuitive Machines; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Solar Array, Battery, and Mechanisms team. You will design and develop hardware for next-generation solar power systems for spacecraft, supporting both new and existing product lines.

Responsibilities include leading design activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and driving root-cause and corrective actions in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. A Master’s degree may count as two years of experience.
• 5 years of experience
• US citizen or permanent resident required

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and develop hardware to meet evolving system and mission requirements, documenting qualification activities.
• Act as primary technical interface across customers, systems engineering, subsystems, and program management teams.
• Develop and deliver formal technical presentations, including design reviews and milestones.
• Create, revise, and release engineering drawings and manufacturing procedures aligned with project schedules.
• Provide hands-on day-to-day support for production operations, including real-time troubleshooting and design guidance.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct design/document reviews using established checklists and standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and engineering operations.

Skills

CAD design

Failure analysis

Mechanical hardware

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Lanteris Space Systems in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Solar Array, Battery, and Mechanisms team. You will design and develop hardware for next-generation solar power systems for spacecraft, supporting both new and existing product lines.

Responsibilities include leading design activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and driving root-cause and corrective actions in manufacturing.