Senior Mechanical Lead, Spacecraft Systems

Muonspace; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 222,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Three weeks paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Muonspace is hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Mechanical Engineering team in San Jose, California. This role focuses on solving complex engineering challenges for spacecraft systems, emphasizing both technical leadership and hands-on involvement with hardware. You will mentor engineers and define product roadmaps.

Applicants should have over 12 years of experience in the space industry, strong mentorship skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. The position offers a hybrid work model with considerable benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience designing, building, and testing flight hardware.
• Strong mentorship experience with junior and mid-level engineers.
• Expert technical knowledge of thermal management and environmental testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to optimal designs of spacecraft structures.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Interface with product teams to define mechanical subsystem roadmaps.

Skills

Designing flight hardware

Mentorship and team leadership

Technical knowledge of structural mechanics

Experience with CAD tools

Education

B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM

CAD

Job description

Muonspace is hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Mechanical Engineering team in San Jose, California. This role focuses on solving complex engineering challenges for spacecraft systems, emphasizing both technical leadership and hands-on involvement with hardware. You will mentor engineers and define product roadmaps.

Applicants should have over 12 years of experience in the space industry, strong mentorship skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. The position offers a hybrid work model with considerable benefits.