Staff Mechanical Engineer

Lunar Outpost Inc.; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunar Outpost Inc. is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead engineering projects focused on lunar surface mobility. Responsibilities include overseeing teams, conducting engineering analyses, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and expertise in FEA, CAD, and project management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years mechanical engineering experience.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Prior management of CAD files in a configuration management environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical engineering teams and projects.
• Guide and mentor engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards.

Skills

Proficiency in FEA

Strong organizational skills

Project management

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM tools

CAM software

Job description

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in

space? Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to

join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence

in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are seeking

a talented, experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer to help define the future

of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee mechanical engineering teams working on multiple concurrent

projects, from conception through completion, ensuring adherence to

timelines, budgets, and quality standards; continually optimizing

resource allocations to meet programmatic objectives and deadlines

Guide and mentor engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work

environment

Direct engineering analysis efforts, including static and dynamic FEA,

modal analysis, and/or fatigue and fracture analysis, loads analysis,

composites analysis (both strength & fracture) & design,

FCP/LCP/SVP/FSCP etc., mechanisms design (lubrication,

redundancy, DOF manageme

Oversee rapid prototyping efforts to validate concepts quickly and

cost-effectively

Ensure all mechanical designs comply with applicable industry standards and

regulatory requirements; produce, review, and approve technical documentation

Present and mature mechanical engineering projects within aerospace review

structures (SRR, PDR, CDR)

Create and manage designs for mechanical hardware, applying best practices

in CAD for parts and assemblies to ensure robustness and reliability in

complex designs

Develop and lead manufacturing plans for parts using a range of processes,

including CNC milling, 3D printing, lathe work, sheet metal bending,

and water-jetting/laser-cutting

Required Qualifications

10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and driven to meet critical deadlines

Strong organizational and management skills

Proficiency in setting up and interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

models and analysis results

Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Bild,

JIRA, and equivalents

Prior experience on space programs doing either mechanisms or structures

Prior management of CAD files/drawings in configuration management environment

Exceptional written and oral communication abilities

Must be a U.S. Persons

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in SolidWorks and proficiency in CAM software (e.g., HSMWorks or

MasterCAM)

Hands-on experience operating CNC machines

Experience with thermo-structural design including heat sinking and thermal

isolation

Relevant experience in technology, hardware, and/or spaceflight startup

environment

Relevant experience with NASA and Government customers, deliverables,

reviews, and standards

Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against

protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race,

nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status.) We

want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect a

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation & Aerospace

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