Mechanical Engineer II, Solar & Deployables
Muon Space · San Jose, CA
Posted 29 days ago · $144,000 - $177,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Muon Space's roles stay open a median of 40 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 88% of Muon Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Muon Space
- high 43 stale, 2 reposted of 115 open
- Hiring momentum
- 131 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Muon Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Muon Space.
About this role
The Mechanical Engineer II for the Solar & Deployables group at Muon Space will design and build hardware for solar arrays and deployable systems used in spacecraft. This hands-on role involves creating components from concept to production, including prototyping and testing designs, while collaborating with senior engineers. The position requires on-site work three days a week in San Jose, CA.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Muon Space as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience designing, building, and testing mechanical hardware
- Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred) for component and assembly design
- Solid command of drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and tolerance stacks
- Hands-on prototyping and test experience with a bias for learning through hardware
- Familiarity with common fabrication methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, or additive)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a strong desire to learn in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft hardware, deployables, or precision mechanisms
- Structural analysis experience: hand calculations or FEA (FEMAP/NASTRAN, ANSYS, or similar)
- Experience with environmental testing (vibration, TVAC, shock)
- Composite panel or bonded-joint design experience
- Experience with PLM systems and ECO/DCO processes
What you get
- Salary range of $144,000 - $177,000
- Competitive equity grant
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Short & long term disability and life insurance
- Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Worth weighing
- Hybrid position requiring on-site work three days a week
- Access to export controlled information may limit applicant pool
- Fast-paced environment may require quick adaptation to new challenges
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Listed by Muon Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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