Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

Senior Staff Mechanical Systems Engineer – Lunar Vehicle ProgramsWe 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 RoleYou 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain mechanical requirements, traceability matrices, and verification documentationSupport requirements decomposition, V&V planning, and flight hardware test campaignsParticipate in engineering change processes, interface management, and systems integration activitiesDevelop and maintain technical documentation including ICDs, BOMs, and engineering recordsSupport analysis plans, qualification testing, and compliance with NASA standardsCollaborate across engineering disciplines and with external stakeholders including NASA teamsContribute to program planning, scheduling, and technical risk assessmentsRequired BackgroundBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline10+ years of experience supporting aerospace or spaceflight hardware programsStrong background in requirements management, V&V, and systems integrationExperience with requirements tools such as DOORS or JamaFamiliarity with NASA mechanical engineering standards and aerospace review processesExperience supporting vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testingStrong communication, organization, and documentation skillsUS Person status requiredPreferred ExperienceMaster’s degree in related disciplineExperience within startup or fast-paced commercial aerospace environmentsFamiliarity with CAD/data management tools such as GrabCAD or similarBackground in reliability, materials & processes, or qualification testingWhy Apply?This is an opportunity to work on real lunar exploration systems and contribute directly to technologies supporting the future of human space exploration.