Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer: Systems Design & Build

Muonspace; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Unlimited sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Muonspace is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will work on spacecraft mechanical hardware, focusing on design, analysis, and collaboration across disciplines.

The position requires 5 years of relevant experience and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates should be skilled in CAD and have a strong ability to document and communicate effectively. This role offers a hybrid working model with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in space industry hardware design.
• Hands-on experience with builds and integration.
• Ability to create engineering drawings and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create spacecraft component and subsystem mechanical designs.
• Perform stress and dynamic analyses to inform designs.
• Design test fixtures and conduct environmental testing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stress and dynamic analysis

CAD (SolidWorks)

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEMAP

ANSYS

Job description

Muonspace is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will work on spacecraft mechanical hardware, focusing on design, analysis, and collaboration across disciplines.

The position requires 5 years of relevant experience and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates should be skilled in CAD and have a strong ability to document and communicate effectively. This role offers a hybrid working model with a competitive salary and benefits.