Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer

Momentus Space LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible PTO

11 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Momentus Space LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help design flight spacecraft structures, assemblies, and thermal systems. The role involves fast-paced development, from concept through assembly, integration, and test, in a San Jose, California environment.

You will work with propulsion, electronics, and robotics teams to ensure structural integrity and thermal control, while coordinating with analysts and test engineers.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics and 5–10 years in mechanical hardware design.
• Ability to define mechanical system requirements and interface with analysts.
• Experience with space environment effects on hardware.
• Knowledge of materials and coatings for space uses.
• Understanding spacecraft loads and thermo-mechanical considerations.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of spacecraft components including structure and enclosures.
• Create assemblies in CAD using SolidWorks and Duro PLM.
• Route propellant plumbing lines and thrusters.
• Collaborate with structural and thermal analysts on design integrity.
• Conduct vibration, static load, and shock testing of systems.
• Support TVAC testing on request.

Skills

Detail design

Requirements definition

Space environment awareness

Materials/coatings (space)

Structural loads analysis

Independent work

Technical communications

Written/verbal communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Duro PLM

Job description

Momentus Space LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help design flight spacecraft structures, assemblies, and thermal systems. The role involves fast-paced development, from concept through assembly, integration, and test, in a San Jose, California environment.

You will work with propulsion, electronics, and robotics teams to ensure structural integrity and thermal control, while coordinating with analysts and test engineers.