Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Components And Systems

Muonspace

San Jose, CA, United States
Base: $144,000 - $177,000; bonus/equity: competiti...
On-site
Spacecraft component and subsystem design
Solidworks cad proficiency
Structural and dynamic analysis
Muon seeks a Mechanical Engineer with a systems mindset for hands-on design, analysis, build support, and test execution of spacecraft mechanical hardware

Job Summary

  • Muon seeks a Mechanical Engineer with a systems mindset for hands-on design, analysis, build support, and test execution of spacecraft mechanical hardware.
  • Responsibilities include creating designs in SolidWorks, performing stress and dynamic analyses, supporting technicians during assembly, and designing test fixtures.
  • The role offers a salary range of $144,000 - $177,000 plus equity and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

Matching Summary

Muon seeks a Mechanical Engineer with a systems mindset for hands-on design, analysis, build support, and test execution of spacecraft mechanical hardware.

Salary

Base: $144,000 - $177,000; Bonus/Equity: competitive equity grant; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spacecraft component and subsystem design
  • SolidWorks CAD proficiency
  • Structural and dynamic analysis
  • Hardware build and integration support
  • Environmental test execution
  • Engineering drawing and BOM creation

Nice-to-have

  • Deployable structures experience
  • FEMAP, ANSYS, or Nastran experience
  • Thermal management systems design
  • Composite materials and bonded assemblies
  • Python or MATLAB for data analysis

Key Requirements

  • 5 years of experience in space industry flight hardware
  • B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience with engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, ECOs
  • Demonstrated experience executing structural or environmental tests
  • Hands-on experience supporting hardware builds

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