Lead Mechanical Structures Engineer for Planetary Rovers

Venturi Astrolab, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in the company

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Weekly lunch stipend

Monthly social hour with food and drinks

Job summary

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design and develop multi-purpose planetary rovers. This role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in aerospace engineering, with responsibilities including leading design teams, defining best practices, and mentoring engineers.

The position offers equity ownership, comprehensive health benefits, and a collaborative environment focused on innovative engineering solutions for space exploration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a design role at an aerospace company.
• Experience with structural test design.
• Proven experience leading a design program from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Define Astrolab best practices for structures design.
• Design mechanical and thermal platforms.
• Set team priorities and manage progress.

Skills

Structural design principles

Finite element analysis methods

Mentoring junior engineers

Team leadership

Aerospace design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

NASA technical standards

Thermal analysis tools

Job description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design and develop multi-purpose planetary rovers. This role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in aerospace engineering, with responsibilities including leading design teams, defining best practices, and mentoring engineers.

The position offers equity ownership, comprehensive health benefits, and a collaborative environment focused on innovative engineering solutions for space exploration.