Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity’s presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Design and Prototyping to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ 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
• Experience leading an engineering team and engineering projects
• Proficiency in setting up and interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models and analysis results
• Proficient in creating part drawings
• Proficient in GD&T and design for manufacturing/assembly
• Prior experience maintaining CAD files/drawings in a configuration management environment
• Demonstrated capability to rapidly create prototypes/proof of concepts
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• U.S. Persons

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in SolidWorks and proficiency in CAM software (e.g., HSMWorks or MasterCAM)
• Experience designing or maintaining automobiles (shop, formula, baja, track, etc.)
• Proficiency in prototype manufacturing techniques (CNC, welding, etc.)
• Relevant experience in technology, hardware, and/or spaceflight startup environment
• Familiarity with organizational tools such as Bild, JIRA, and equivalents
• Prior experience in space program design of mechanical hardware
• Relevant experience with NASA and Government customers, deliverables, reviews, and standards

• Lead a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment, managing time allocations across multiple projects and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Design parts and assemblies – including vehicle structures, electronics packaging, mechanisms and deployables – applying best practices in CAD for parts and assemblies to ensure robustness and reliability in complex designs
• Perform basic loads and stress analysis to optimize parts for weight savings, and to demonstrate that designed parts and assemblies will survive anticipated loads
• Implement trade studies to assist in the selection of materials, components, etc.
• Participate in rapid prototyping efforts to validate concepts quickly and cost-effectively
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with applicable NASA standards (mechanisms approaches, structural margin, tolerance stackup, etc.)
• Prepare mechanical engineering products for milestone and safety reviews
• Develop and lead manufacturing plans for parts using a range of processes, including CNC milling, 3D printing, welding, turning, sheet metal bending, and water-jetting/laser-cutting