Lead Mechanical Engineer- Space Hardware (Equity, Flex PTO)

Exploration Technology Group

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation
Healthcare
Flexible PTO
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Exploration Technology Group in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to take real flight hardware from concept to delivery, focusing on mechanical design while integrating with electrical systems and software.

You will work across disciplines to design space hardware for DoD and NASA programs, using SolidWorks and GD&T, with 3+ years of experience. Join a fast-paced startup that values curiosity and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required in a relevant engineering field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T Standards (ASME Y14.5).
  • Experience with prototyping and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks and GD&T.
  • Perform tolerance stackup analyses and design optimization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware development.
  • Support manufacturing and assembly processes in SF and at customer sites.

Skills

Mechanical design
3D CAD
GD&T
Tolerance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Exploration Technology Group in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to take real flight hardware from concept to delivery, focusing on mechanical design while integrating with electrical systems and software.

You will work across disciplines to design space hardware for DoD and NASA programs, using SolidWorks and GD&T, with 3+ years of experience. Join a fast-paced startup that values curiosity and hands-on problem solving.

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