Solar Array Mechanical Design Engineer

Lanteris Space LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space LLC in San Jose, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer passionate about space tech to contribute to next‑generation solar power systems. You will work from concept through development, testing, and production, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes design optimization, qualification testing, and hands‑on support in a manufacturing environment. Aerospace experience is a plus and US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.

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.
• Develop and deliver formal technical presentations, including Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and other program milestones for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Create, revise, and release engineering drawings and manufacturing procedures in alignment with program schedules established by Project Management.
• Provide hands‑day‑day support for production operations, including real‑time troubleshooting, design guidance, and issue resolution.
• Design, fabricate, and validate fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Review, disposition, and close non‑conformances while ensuring implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Please review the job details below. Lanteris Space is seeking a self‑motivated and creative Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for space technology and exploration to join our team in San Jose, CA. In this role, you will contribute to the development of next‑generation solar power systems that will support our growing business and future space missions. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative hardware from concept and design through development, testing, and production.

Key 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, documenting all qualification activities.
• Develop and deliver formal technical presentations, including Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and other program milestones for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Create, revise, and release engineering drawings and manufacturing procedures in alignment with program schedules established by Project Management.
• Provide hands‑day‑day support for production operations, including real‑time troubleshooting, design guidance, and issue resolution.
• Design, fabricate, and validate fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and engineering operations within the factory environment.
• Review, disposition, and close non‑conformances while ensuring implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• CAD design/drafting experience
• Engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary organizations.
• Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and problem‑solving capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and manage competing priorities.
• Aerospace experience a plus.

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within California is: $67,000.00 - $111,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market‑driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Intuitive Machines is building the infrastructure for your boldest missions and the next era of space operations. Our foundation is proven and built for scale, resilience, and mission continuity, extending across LEO, GEO, lunar, interplanetary, and deep space. That’s why commercial leaders and government organizations, such as NASA rely, on Intuitive Machines to sustain continuous mission operations and extend their space capabilities further and faster.. Intuitive Machines is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process.