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Instrument Engineer

Interlune · Seattle, WA · On-site

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About Interlune

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 planetary sciences, electrical 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. or equivalent in Planetary Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
  • Relevant experience in scientific instrumentation, including university projects, capstone designs, and/or internships
  • Proficiency in programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python or MATLAB) for data collection and analysis
  • Collaborative, cross-disciplinary mindset with the ability to balance science objectives against engineering constraints
  • Strong first principles knowledge of physics and engineering fundamentals
  • M.S. in Planetary Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
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 planetary sciences, electrical 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 an Instrument Engineer, you will join Interlune’s engineering team to work alongside other engineers and scientists to develop advanced instruments for space. You will contribute to the design, prototyping, testing, and integration of sensors and payload instrumentation designed to operate reliably in a space environment, including the lunar surface. This position would be full-time at our headquarters in Seattle, WA or our Interlune Research Lab in Houston, TX.

Applicants from all industries are welcome, with particular emphasis in complex, multi-disciplinary...

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