Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Senior Staff Mechanical Systems Engineer – Lunar Vehicle Programs
We are supporting a leading space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and planetary systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence beyond Earth.

As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to support requirements management, verification & validation (V&V), systems integration, and test activities across advanced lunar vehicle programs.

The Role
You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to manage mechanical requirements, support flight hardware verification activities, and contribute to the successful integration and qualification of complex lunar systems in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain mechanical requirements, traceability matrices, and verification documentation
Support requirements decomposition, V&V planning, and flight hardware test campaigns
Participate in engineering change processes, interface management, and systems integration activities
Develop and maintain technical documentation including ICDs, BOMs, and engineering records
Support analysis plans, qualification testing, and compliance with NASA standards
Collaborate across engineering disciplines and with external stakeholders including NASA teams
Contribute to program planning, scheduling, and technical risk assessments

Required Background
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
10+ years of experience supporting aerospace or spaceflight hardware programs
Strong background in requirements management, V&V, and systems integration
Experience with requirements tools such as DOORS or Jama
Familiarity with NASA mechanical engineering standards and aerospace review processes
Experience supporting vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing
Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
US Person status required

Preferred Experience
Master’s degree in related discipline
Experience within startup or fast-paced commercial aerospace environments
Familiarity with CAD/data management tools such as GrabCAD or similar
Background in reliability, materials & processes, or qualification testing

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to work on real lunar exploration systems and contribute directly to technologies supporting the future of human space exploration.