Staff Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Components

📋 Description

• Own the mechanical direction of spacecraft components or mechanisms from requirements definition
• Create, analyze, and refine mechanical designs in SolidWorks; tailor Muon's platform components and
• Perform first-order structural, dynamic, and thermal sizing to guide designs; partner with Muon's
• Make economically sound make-vs-buy decisions, balancing rapid capability demonstration with the
• Lead the mechanical portion of internal and external design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR)
• Lead component/subsystem environmental test campaigns (vibration, TVAC, shock) and disposition

🎯 Requirements

• 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

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive equity grant
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Short & long term disability and life insurance
• Three weeks paid vacation for new employees