Founding Mechanical Engineer: Flight-Ready Robotic Arm

General Astronautics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering robotics company is seeking a Founding Mechanical Engineer in San Francisco, CA. You will design and develop robotic arms for microgravity environments, leading all aspects from concept to flight-ready hardware. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, paired with hands-on experience and proficiency in CAD software like NX or SolidWorks. This is a high-ownership role where your innovations will be crucial for orbital science applications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience designing and testing complex hardware.
• Experience with hand calculations and tolerance analysis.
• Strong background in mechanism design and electromechanical integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and testing of robotic arm for microgravity.
• Own hardware from concept through to deployment.
• Work cross-functionally with multiple engineering teams.

Skills

Designing complex mechanical hardware

CAD software proficiency

Machine design fundamentals

Hands-on hardware experience

FEA and tolerance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

A pioneering robotics company is seeking a Founding Mechanical Engineer in San Francisco, CA. You will design and develop robotic arms for microgravity environments, leading all aspects from concept to flight-ready hardware. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, paired with hands-on experience and proficiency in CAD software like NX or SolidWorks. This is a high-ownership role where your innovations will be crucial for orbital science applications.