Mechanical Engineer

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Company healthcare

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement planning

Flexible PTO

Free on-site catered meals

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. in Northern California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, evaluate, test and build spacecraft parts and mechanical systems.

You will develop primary structure, bracketry and mechanisms, and collaborate with the team to improve build processes. Minimum requirements include a BS in mechanical engineering, 1–4 years of mechanical design experience, mastery of mechanical CAD, and strong fundamentals in mechanical and thermal analysis (FEA is a plus).

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering.
• 1–4 years of mechanical design experience.
• Mastery of mechanical CAD.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical and thermal analysis; FEA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test primary structure, bracketry, and mechanisms for spacecraft; use various manufacturing techniques.
• Develop requirements for components and systems including loads, interfaces, and functional requirements.
• Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems.
• Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft and document procedures to improve build processes.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Skills

Mechanical CAD

FEA

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Mechanical Engineer

As an Astranis Mechanical Engineer, you will design, evaluate, test and build spacecraft parts, processes and mechanical systems. You must have a strong problem‑solving background as well as hands‑on skills and an enthusiasm for novel design. Experience with spacecraft, mechanisms and/or composites are benefits but not required.

Role

• Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test primary structure, bracketry, and mechanisms for Astranis spacecraft. Components include composite and metallic parts and assemblies with a variety of manufacturing techniques.
• Develop requirements for components and systems including loads, interfaces, and functional requirements.
• Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems.
• Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft by working together with the rest of the team, and document and develop procedures to improve the build process in the future.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 1–4 years of mechanical design or equivalent experience.
• Mastery of mechanical CAD.
• Demonstrated fundamentals with mechanical and thermal analytic abilities; FEA experience is not required, but preferred.
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast‑paced environment and hands‑on design and development.
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

• Experience with mechanical and/or thermal FEA.
• Experience with composite structures.
• Experience in designing in a vacuum environment with large temperature swings.
• Experience with vibration environments.
• Electromechanical design experience.

What we offer

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high‑quality company‑subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on‑site catered meals.

Base Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 USD.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.