Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Solar Array, Battery, and Mechanisms Team at our San Jose, CA office. Lanteris Space is seeking a self‑motivated and innovative engineer to contribute to next‑generation solar power systems for our Class 300 spacecraft while supporting the existing 1300 product line. Key Responsibilities Design, modify, and develop hardware to meet evolving system and mission requirements. Perform or coordinate analyses and testing to support qualification and ensure compliance with program standards, documenting all qualification activities. Act as the primary technical interface across customers, systems engineering, subsystems, and program management teams. Develop and deliver formal technical presentations, including design reviews, test readiness reviews, and other program milestones for internal stakeholders and customers. Create, revise, and release engineering drawings and manufacturing procedures in alignment with program schedules established by project management. Provide hands‑on, day‑to‑day support for production operations, including real‑time troubleshooting, design guidance, and issue resolution. Design, fabricate, and validate fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing and assembly processes. Mentor junior engineers, provide technical oversight, and conduct thorough pre‑release and in‑process design/document reviews using established checklists and standards. Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and engineering operations within the factory environment. Lead failure analysis efforts for production and flight hardware issues, driving root‑cause identification and corrective actions. Review, disposition, and close non‑conformances while ensuring implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions. Develop and refine manufacturing processes in collaboration with technicians; document and formally release all process definitions. Contribute to production planning by providing scheduling input and design considerations to support efficient execution. Qualifications U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. A master’s degree may count as two years of experience. Five (5) years of relevant professional experience. Preferred Skills and Competencies Experience with CAD design/drafting. Failure analysis expertise. Experience supporting assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical hardware in a manufacturing environment. Strong teamwork and collaboration across multidisciplinary organizations. Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and problem‑solving capability. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Capacity to learn quickly, adapt, and manage competing priorities. Ability to interact comfortably with senior leadership, program teams, customers, and international suppliers. Willingness to support international supplier meetings and on‑orbit operations outside standard business hours as needed. Product lifecycle management experience – a plus. Supplier development/management experience – a plus. Aerospace experience – a plus. Salary and Benefits In support of pay transparency, the starting base pay for this position within California is $104,000.00 – $173,000.00 annually. Compensation is based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market conditions. The role is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution and company performance. A comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees, will be available. Equal Employment Opportunity Lanteris Space Systems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr