Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Spacecraft Hardware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Solar Array, Battery, and Mechanisms team. You will design, analyze, and qualify hardware for next-generation space power systems and support the existing 1300 product line.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical/aerospace engineering, collaboration across disciplines, and the ability to lead design reviews, create drawings, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and develop hardware to meet evolving system and mission requirements.
• Perform or coordinate analyses and testing to support qualification and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Act as the primary technical interface across Customers, Systems Engineering, Subsystems, and Program Management teams.
• Develop and deliver formal technical presentations, including Design Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Create, revise, and release engineering drawings and manufacturing procedures.
• Provide hands-on support for production operations, troubleshooting, and design guidance.
• Design, fabricate, and validate fixtures and tooling for manufacturing and assembly.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct design/document reviews using established checklists.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and engineering.
• Lead failure analysis for production and flight hardware issues and drive corrective actions.
• Review and disposition non-conformances with effective CAPA.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes with technicians; document releases.
• Contribute to production planning with scheduling input and design considerations.

Skills

CAD design

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Failure analysis tools

Job description

Lanteris Space in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Solar Array, Battery, and Mechanisms team. You will design, analyze, and qualify hardware for next-generation space power systems and support the existing 1300 product line.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical/aerospace engineering, collaboration across disciplines, and the ability to lead design reviews, create drawings, and mentor junior engineers.