Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Analysis Engineer to lead the mechanical analysis team and drive high‑fidelity analyses for spaceflight vehicles. You will develop analytical models, guide design iterations, and ensure compliance with NASA standards across multiple programs.

You will collaborate with design, management, and NASA partners, prepare design reviews, and mentor engineers to deliver high-quality results on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of applicable experience performing mechanical analysis on spaceflight systems.
• Experience leading analysis teams.
• Expertise in Finite Element Modeling software.
• Proficiency in interpreting loading profiles and test data.
• Familiarity with dynamic/kinematic analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with NASA/government specs and standards.
• Familiarity with fatigue and fracture standards and analysis methods.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• U.S. Person.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality analytical models of vehicles/mobility platforms.
• Lead and oversee the mechanical analysis team.
• Interact with engineering design teams to iterate designs based on analysis.
• Coordinate with project management to meet timelines and deadlines.
• Standardize practices and procedures within the analysis team.
• Write technical reports detailing processes, results, and recommendations.
• Allocate resources and delegate tasks across multiple projects.
• Ensure analysis complies with Lunar Outpost and NASA standards.
• Prepare loading profiles for vendors and stakeholders.
• Present materials for TRR, PDR, FRB, and CDR.
• Collaborate with NASA Insight members in recurring sessions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Modeling

ANSYS

FEMAP

NASGRO

MATLAB

LS-DYNA

SolidWorks

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. Currently, we are seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Analysis Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As a Senior Staff Mechanical Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the mechanical analysis team at Lunar Outpost. This is a key leadership role requiring deep technical expertise and a proactive approach to team development in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality analytical models of vehicles/mobility platforms
• Interact with mechanical engineering design team to rapidly iterate and improve designs as informed by analysis
• Interact with project management and company leadership to determine timelines, schedule tasks, and ensure deadlines are met
• Contribute to standardization of practices and procedures within the mechanical analysis team
• Write technical reports detailing analysis processes, results, and recommendations
• Allocate team resources and delegate analysis tasks to team members, supporting multiple projects and analysis efforts
• Oversee work performed to ensure high-quality work products
• Understand analysis requirements and ensure analysis is performed in compliance with applicable Lunar Outpost and NASA standards
• Generate applicable loading profiles to be communicated to vendors and stakeholders
• Prepare and present materials for Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Failure Review Boards (FRB), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
• Collaborate with NASA Insight members in recurring working group sessions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 10+ years of applicable experience performing mechanical analysis on spaceflight systems
• Experience leading analysis teams
• Expertise Finite Element Modeling software
• Proficiency in interpreting various loading profiles and test data
• Familiarity with dynamic/kinematic analysis techniques
• Familiarity with related NASA and government specifications and standards
• Familiarity with fatigue and fracture standards, considerations, classifications, and analysis methods
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• U.S. Person

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• Experience performing mechanical analysis in automotive environment
• Expertise in ANSYS
• Proficiency in FEMAP
• Proficiency in NASGRO
• Proficiency in MatlabProficiency in LS-DYNA
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software
• Familiarity with analysis of composites

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
• Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
• Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
• Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.