Muon Space
Mechanical Engineer II, Spacecraft Structures & Missions
About this role
Join Muon Space as a Mechanical Engineer II to lead end-to-end mechanical execution of satellite missions, from platform customization and component design through integration, testing, and launch vehicle delivery. You'll collaborate with structural and thermal analysis teams while managing CAD assemblies, documentation, and cross-functional coordination in a hybrid role in San Jose.
What you'll do
- Own mechanical execution of assigned missions from requirements through design, build, integration, and environmental testing
- Design payload accommodations and mission-specific components tailored to customer needs using platform building blocks
- Create and manage spacecraft-level mechanical assemblies in SolidWorks with configuration control
- Perform structural and thermal sizing calculations and partner with analysis teams for detailed studies
- Produce engineering documentation including drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and budgets through ECO/DCO processes
- Support environmental test campaigns and spacecraft integration while writing build procedures
What they're looking for
- SolidWorks CAD (medium-to-large assemblies)
- Structural analysis and hand calculations
- GD&T, tolerancing, and mass budgeting
- FEA familiarity
- Engineering documentation and change control
- Environmental testing (vibration, TVAC)
- Cross-functional communication
- Spacecraft or flight hardware design
Benefits
- Equity compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan with disability and life insurance
- Three weeks paid vacation for new employees plus 12 paid holidays
- Unlimited sick time and paid parental leave
- Hybrid work arrangement (3 days on-site in San Jose)
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Muon Space
Muon Space builds satellites and infrared remote sensing instruments for Earth observation and geospatial data collection. The company is hiring systems engineers, flight software engineers, optical engineers, and software engineers to develop spacecraft, embedded satellite systems, and internal operational software.
- Website
- muonspace.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a mission or product you took from concept through build and environmental testing—what was your role and biggest challenge?
- How do you approach structural sizing and margin assessment, and when would you escalate to detailed FEA analysis?