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Staff Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Components

Muon Space
Location
San Jose, CA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering - Hardware
Salary
$202,000 - $223,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience designing, building, and testing high-reliability hardware
  • B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for medium-to-large assembly design and management
  • Mastery of drawings, GD&T, BOMs, FAIs, tolerance budgets, and mass budgets
  • Experience with ECO/DCO processes and PLM systems
  • Demonstrated proficiency leading mechanical design for complex electromechanical systems
Nice to have
  • Flight heritage on components like Gimbaled Devices, Separation/Launch Interface, Electrical Modules, etc.
  • Experience optimizing and maturing existing designs
  • Familiarity with satellite payloads and mission-level mechanical integration
  • Experience running structural analyses (FEMAP, ANSYS, NASTRAN) and environmental testing
  • Experience with thermal management systems for spacecraft
What the job really is

The Staff Mechanical Engineer at Muon will be responsible for the design and management of spacecraft mechanisms and components, ensuring high reliability through various testing and qualification processes. The role involves collaborating across disciplines to create and refine mechanical designs, leading environmental test campaigns, and mentoring other engineers. This position requires a hands-on approach with a focus on both immediate and long-term mission needs, necessitating onsite work three days a week in San Jose.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $202,000 - $223,000
  • Competitive equity grant
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Short & long term disability and life insurance
  • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Things to weigh
  • Hands-on role requiring onsite work 3x a week
  • Early-stage company with small teams may mean broader responsibilities
  • No specific mention of a modern tech stack or tools beyond SolidWorks
  • Customer-facing experience may require strong interpersonal skills
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