or apply directly on Scout Space's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Scout Space's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 92% of Scout Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Scout Space
- high 10 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
- Hiring momentum
- 14 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 Scout Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scout Space.
About this role
As an Optomechanical Engineer at Scout Space, you will lead the design and development of hardware systems for on-orbit perception and autonomy capabilities. Your responsibilities will include creating detailed mechanical designs for optomechanical space payloads, collaborating with various engineering teams, and testing prototype systems to validate designs. You will also perform thermal, shock, and motion analyses to ensure system integrity.
- 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 Scout Space as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 3-5 years of mechanical design experience, preferably for complex electro-optomechanical systems
- Expert SolidWorks user
- Thorough understanding of material properties and tolerancing
- Track record of component design lifecycle completion, including design, manufacture, assembly, test, and integration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Knowledge of space environment considerations
- Deep understanding of material properties and tolerancing
- Ability to tackle multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working and collaborating in a fast-paced, small team environment
What you get
- Open Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSA
- Wellness Stipend
Worth weighing
- Compensation is based upon experience and qualifications, with a summary pay range of $120,000 - $200,000, which may vary significantly based on individual circumstances.
- The role requires eligibility for a security clearance, which may limit some candidates.
- The company emphasizes a hybrid or remote work model, but prefers candidates in or around Reston, VA, which could affect collaboration opportunities.
- The job involves access to technology subject to U.S. export controls, which may impose additional requirements on candidates.
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Listed by Scout Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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