IT Engineer

OUR COMPANY

As an early mover planning to offer key in-space transportation and infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space. With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport system based on plasma water propulsion technology. 

OUR PEOPLE

Daring problems require daring solutions.  We boldly charge into uncharted territory knowing that no matter the outcome we will benefit from the journey and move closer to our goals no matter what. Our teams know that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating entirely new markets in the space economy. We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value to our customers today while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future. If this sounds like you, we should talk.

JOB SUMMARY

Momentus is seeking a IT Engineer to support our rapid growth and mature our IT operations. In this role, you will work with the internal IT team, Information Security, Legal, HR, Engineering other internal business units and third-party vendors to build, configure and manage corporate and operational mission IT infrastructure and generate process documentation to standardize operations with a continuous improvement mindset. In doing so, you must think critically about how IT supports business operations, constantly striving to deliver a customer-focused service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide timely advanced technical support for a variety of break-fix work in response to end-user requests via hands-on effort within our headquarters office or through telephone to our remote users.
• Provide feedback to IT leadership to ensure effective product and process solutions are implemented
• Deploy, configure, manage and troubleshoot on-prem and SaaS-based advanced engineering applications.
• Develop and implement documented processes in a planned and coordinated way in line with departmental procedures and industry standards.
• Provide support for internal and external audit/assessor/penetration testers.
• Ensure that technology is used to automate and streamline processes and procedures whenever possible.

Required Skills and Experience

• Work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Broad experience administering corporate IT environments locally and in the cloud, (Linux, Windows, Azure cloud infrastructure, Microsoft O365, Firewalls, SaaS applications).
• General understanding of Government IT Security requirements (CMMC, NIST 800-171, Centers for Internet Security (CIS) etc.)
• Prior startup and/or aerospace experience a plus
• Receive outline of work from management, then determine and apply the tools/resources necessary to achieve the department’s business objectives, projects and timelines.
• Maintain professional work ethic, appearance, and communication style on the telephone, via email and in-person. Ability to effectively interface with business unit customers and Senior Leadership.
• Demonstrate flexibility, troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in an interrupt-driven environment that requires prioritization and focus.
• Exhibit punctuality and reliability on the job.

Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related preferred.
• 10 years increasingly responsible experience in a technical discipline, including a combination of hardware and software desktop support in a Microsoft Windows/Linux environment, IT infrastructure services, networking and cloud architecture.
• Current Microsoft, Red Hat/Ubuntu, A , CCNA/CCNP, Network or related certifications a plus

Work Schedule

• Full-time, typically 40 hours/week (8-5 M-F). Work location is on-site in San Jose CA office (3901 N. 1^st St).
• Infrequent on-call, weekend/evening overtime to support deployment projects, typically with advance notice.

Salary and option compensation is commensurate with experience and training. This is a full-time position in San Jose, California. This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To all recruitment agencies: Momentus does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees or any company email. Momentus will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.