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Mechanical Engineer

Muon Space· Engineering - Hardware
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Hybrid (San Jose, CA)$153k - $172kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Mechanical Engineer to design and build hardware for spacecraft platforms, taking ownership from concept through CAD, flight build, and test in a hands-on, fast build-test-learn environment. Hybrid on-site in San Jose, CA (3 days/week).

Responsibilities

  • Own the design of components and assemblies within a spacecraft subsystem, from concept through CAD, flight build, and test
  • Develop and document design options and trades, with guidance from senior engineers on approach
  • Present your designs at reviews and participate as a peer reviewer
  • Drive integration and test of your hardware, and troubleshoot issues through root cause during build, qualification, and mission operations
  • Partner with the dedicated structural and thermal groups on detailed analysis, and coordinate across adjacent disciplines to keep the vehicle integrated
  • Mentor engineers, raise the team's technical bar, and influence design standards and best practices beyond your immediate scope

Qualifications

  • 5+ 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
  • Working proficiency with engineering drawings and GD&T; familiarity with BOMs, FAIs, and tolerance/mass budgets
  • Experience with ECO/DCO processes and PLM systems
  • Experience contributing to the design of electromechanical systems
  • Extensive documentation capabilities: build procedures, test plans, design trades, DOEs
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional coordination skills

Skills

Required:High-reliability hardware designCAD (SolidWorks)Engineering drawings and GD&TECO/DCO processes and PLM systemsElectromechanical systems designDocumentation and DOE developmentCross-functional communication

Benefits

  • equity compensation
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • short & long term disability and life insurance
  • three weeks paid vacation
  • 12 paid holidays
  • unlimited sick time
  • paid parental leave
Last updated Oct 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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