Director of Structures and Mechanisms
Quick Summary
Director of Structures and Mechanisms Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) About Outpost Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return.
The Director of Structures and Mechanisms is the executive technical leader for all primary structures, secondary structures, and deployable mechanisms across Outpost's Carryall vehicle.
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, with at least 3+ years in a management or technical leadership role…
Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return. Outpost is building the missing infrastructure between orbit and Earth: reusable vehicles that bring payloads back from space and deliver them to a precise location within hours, exologistics at planetary scale. Core technologies are advancing toward flight readiness, and we've validated demand through multiple defense and civil agreements with a growing commercial pipeline. We're scaling rapidly, this is the point where execution and scale define the outcome.
Responsibilities
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- →Competitive compensation: $165,000 – $220,000; (commensurate with experience),
- →Additional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
- →Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
- →Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.
- →Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
- →PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
- →Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
- →Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
- →Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
- →Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
- →Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- April 23, 2026
- Last seen
- May 9, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 15
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- May 9, 2026
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