Muon Space
Engineering Manager, Mission Mechanical
$186K–$202K
San Jose, CA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 17, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years in relevant systems design; 2+ years managing or technically leading engineering teams.
- Education
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must meet one of the stated export-control eligibility routes: be a U.S. person; be eligible to access the export-controlled information without export authorization; or be eligible and reasonably likely to obtain required export authorization.
About the job
Leads a team customizing spacecraft mechanical designs for specific missions, while contributing hands-on engineering through design, build, integration, and environmental testing.
What you'll do
- Manage, mentor, and grow mechanical engineers; plan staffing across missions.
- Own mission mechanical deliverables from requirements through environmental testing, including design reviews and test campaigns.
- Contribute designs and analyses, establish engineering standards, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- 8+ years designing complex integrated systems for harsh environments.
- 2+ years managing or technically leading engineering teams.
- Track record delivering hardware products to the field; proficiency in CAD for medium-to-large assembly design and management.
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Nice to have
- SolidWorks.
- Experience leading spacecraft design teams or full satellite or launch-vehicle environmental test campaigns.
Pay
USD 186,000 - USD 202,000 base salary
Tools
SolidWorks, CAD, GD&T, BOMs, FAIs, ECO/DCO
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