Interlune develops and deploys systems that harvest natural resources from lunar soil, beginning with helium-3, and transports them back to Earth for commercial and government use. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
We are looking for a Doer who wants to join our early-stage team and accelerate humanity’s progress toward an off-world future. Our technical team combines expert knowledge of geological sciences, mechanical engineering, automation, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and advanced fabrication to build the infrastructure that will create an in-space economy. To join our small team, you must be agile, willing to learn, and able to take on multiple roles as needed. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related technical subject area
- 5+ years of experience in geotechnical design, soil mechanics, or terrestrial mining/construction technology
- Direct experience planning and executing geotechnical laboratory or field testing programs
- Familiarity with earthmoving, excavation, or foundation design principles and their practical implementation
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related technical subject area
- Specific knowledge or prior research in lunar regolith properties, extraterrestrial soil mechanics, or granular physics
More about this role
Interlune is a space infrastructure and natural resources company based in Seattle, WA. We are building the industrial backbone of the space economy.
We are looking for a Doer who wants to join our early-stage team and accelerate humanity’s progress toward an off-world future. Our technical team combines expert knowledge of geological sciences, mechanical engineering, automation, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and advanced fabrication to build the infrastructure that will create an in-space economy. To join our small team, you must be agile, willing to learn, and able to take on multiple roles as needed.
As a Geotechnical Engineer, this role will join Interlune’s engineering team and be responsible for developing the critical lunar surface technology required to build and sustain off-world infrastructure. You will own the geotechnical evaluation of regolith mechanics, soil-tool interactions, and lunar site preparation to ensure our hardware operates flawlessly on the Moon. This position would be full-time at our Interlune Research Lab in Houston, TX. Candidates in Seattle, WA will be considered, but there is strong preference to have this position located in our...
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