# Senior Mechanical Engineer at Momentus

- Company: Momentus
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://momentus.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Jose, CA, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $145K to $175K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/momentus/jobs/6251720004?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/momentus-senior-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will participate in the mechanical, structural, and thermal design of flight spacecraft and will follow programs through execution of assembly, integration, and test. The ideal candidate should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapting to new challenges. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Mechanical design of spacecraft components including primary structure, support structure, brackets, electronics enclosures, bulkheads, wire harness, and more
- Design of components and assemblies in CAD. Solidworks. Duro PLM
- Routing of plumbing lines for propellant feed system and thrusters
- Work with structural analysts to ensure structural integrity of the spacecraft and all components during all phases of launch
- Work with thermal analysts to ensure all components are maintained within acceptable temperature limits
- Conduct mechanical testing of systems and components including vibration testing, static load testing, and shock testing

Tags: Mechanical Engineer

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/momentus-senior-mechanical-engineer/