Senior Mechanical Engineer (Structures)
OutpostLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted February 6, 2026
160000 - 210000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space.
Job Description
Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space, and we're hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Structures) to lead the design of our Carryall spacecraft. As a veteran structural engineer, you will be responsible for the primary structures and deployment mechanisms of the vehicle, and will work on the entire vehicle structure, including deployable aerobrake ribs, pressure vessels, nose cone assembly, and payload interfaces.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in the design and analysis of complex aerospace structures and mechanisms
- Expert-level skill in Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar parametric modeling software
- Deep background in structural analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations
Benefits
- Annual Performance-Based Bonus
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401k with Company match
- Subsidized daily catered lunch, snacks and coffee
