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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Momentus Space LLC
San Jose, USAfull_timePosted 27 Jun 2026

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<p><strong>OUR COMPANY</strong></p> <p>As an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space. With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport system.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>OUR PEOPLE</strong></p> <p>Daring problems require daring solutions.&nbsp; We boldly charge into uncharted territory knowing that no matter the outcome we will benefit from the journey and move closer to our goals no matter what. Our teams know that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating entirely new markets in the space economy. We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value to our customers today while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future. If this sounds like you, we should talk.</p> <p><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As the&nbsp;Staff&nbsp;Mechanical Design Engineer,&nbsp;you will serve as the mechanical technical authority for our spacecraft, leading hardware development from early concept through production deployment.</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;This role will c</span><span data-contrast="auto">ollaborate cross-functionally with Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams&nbsp;to deliver integrated hardware solutions.&nbsp;The ideal candidate should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapting to new challenges.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own subsystem-level mechanical solutions, ensuring performance in demanding thermal and high-vibration environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Represent the mechanical discipline in internal and external design reviews and customer engagements</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support

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