Staff Mechanical Engineer

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
• 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
• Expertise in SolidWorks and proficiency in CAM software (e.g., HSMWorks or MasterCAM)
• Proficiency in setting up and interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models and analysis results
• Hands-on experience operating CNC machines
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Bild, JIRA, and equivalents
• Exceptional written and oral communication abilities
• Must be a U.S. Persons

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 and professionalism.