Space Power Systems Engineer
Mantis Space is seeking a Space Power Systems Engineer to support the production, integration, and testing of spacecraft power systems. This is a highly hands-on technical role, ideal for an engineer with strong power systems and electronics expertise who thrives in fast-paced AIT environments and wants to see their work directly enable mission success.
About Mantis Space
Mantis Space is a venture-backed aerospace company pioneering breakthrough technologies to build the first energy infrastructure in space. Headquartered in New Mexico—the cornerstone of U.S. defense R&D and a growing hub of the nation’s Space Valley—we are building from the ground up to accelerate the next generation of satellite and orbital energy infrastructure.
Our veteran-led team brings decades of leadership across space, defense, and advanced R&D, with experience at Google, Meta, AeroVironment/BlueHalo, Terran Orbital, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Space Telescope Science Institute, and Apple. With deep expertise in optics, photonics, and space systems, we are designing and delivering the infrastructure that will power the future of orbital energy and advanced aerospace operations.
Backed by Montauk Capital, Mantis Space combines the agility of a startup with the rigor, precision, and reliability required for national security, research, and commercial innovation.
Why Join Us
Build from the ground up: Directly shape our Albuquerque lab and R&D test environment.
Make an impact: Your systems will enable critical research in optics, lasers, and energy systems for space.
Grow with us: Work alongside leading engineers, operators, and investors in a mission-driven environment.
Competitive pay, full benefits, and equity in a company shaping the future of energy and space.
- Assemble, inspect, and verify spacecraft power subsystem components
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for power subsystem issues during prototyping and manufacturing
- Identify failure modes, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements in power subsystem production workflows
- Perform inspection, verification, and hands-on assembly of flight and development hardware
- Contribute to power subsystem design refinement, production ramp-up, and mission-critical troubleshooting
- Apply system-level understanding and spacecraft development or test experience to ensure reliable integration and mission readiness
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in the development, integration, testing, or production of complex power systems
- Deep technical expertise in electrical engineering and power systems
- System-level understanding of complex products across full architectures
- Familiarity with integration, verification, configuration management, and production ramp-up in complex hardware environments
- Strong experience implementing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) in high-reliability systems
- Systems-oriented thinker who can identify interface risks, anticipate integration challenges, and connect design, production, and operations
- Hands-on, proactive problem solver with strong root-cause analysis skills
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on reliability, repeatability, and scalability as production volumes grow
- Proven experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Throughout the hiring process, we evaluate candidates on the following qualities:
- Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly synthesizes complex information, draws sound conclusions, and communicates with clarity
- Passion & Work Ethic: Demonstrates resilience, motivation, and high personal standards
- Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
- Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
- Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.
Mantis Space is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, inclusive, and focused on professional excellence. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We value a wide range of experiences and perspectives and believe they contribute to strong teams and effective problem-solving. We encourage qualified individuals to apply regardless of background. Mantis Space is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation or assistance at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.