Mechanical Engineer

AstroForge; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AstroForge is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead hardware initiatives from concept to production. This role offers a unique chance to work on innovative designs for asteroid mining missions, requiring a combination of engineering expertise and creativity. Candidates will join a dynamic team at the forefront of space exploration, with competitive benefits and salary packages.

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage

Vision and FSA benefits available

3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time

10 paid Holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Equity in a startup

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical/electromechanical design.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (NX preferred).
• Strong understanding of GD&T and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production.
• Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware.
• Drive system-level optimization and collaborate on requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical design

3D CAD

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

About the Company

At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.

Job Description:

As a MechanicalEngineer at AstroForge, you'll own complex hardware from cradle to grave and will interact regularly with senior leadership during critical design phases. Your role will involve the design and development of Vestri, our mission to land on an Near Earth Asteroid.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and on-orbit operation
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
• Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction
• Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria
• Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production

General Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
• 2+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing
• Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
• Knowledge of and experience in selecting materials, manufacturing methods, and surface treatments for mechanical components
• Experience with design of experiments, statistical process control, and process qualification
• Specific expertise applicable to any of the above sub-teams
• Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages
• Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design

Why Join Us?

At AstroForge, you’ll be at the forefront of space exploration and resource acquisition, working on challenges that have never been tackled before. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of asteroid mining and contribute to a revolutionary industry with immense scientific, economic, and environmental potential.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Vision and FSA benefits available
• 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
• 10 paid Holidays
• Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
• Equity on the ground floor of a startup

Salary

• Level I: $80,000 - $100,000
• Level II: $100,000 - $120,000
• Level III: $120,000 - $150,000
• Level IV: $150,000 - $200,000