Mechanical Engineer - Space Robotics for Lunar Rover

Space-Robots; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Impactful work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Starpath Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop critical mechanical systems for lunar rover hardware. You will take hardware from initial requirements through fabrication, assembly, and testing, potentially owning components or subsystems with guidance for early-career engineers.

Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and software teams to resolve interfaces and meet milestones, while applying strong fundamentals in statics, heat transfer, and dynamics to deliver robust hardware for

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on hardware design/testing experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD software: NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Strong fundamentals in statics, mechanics of materials, dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Ability to explain assumptions and connect analysis to hardware.
• Clear technical communication across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies from requirements.
• Perform trade studies and first-order calculations.
• Create CAD models and drawings.
• Collaborate with suppliers and teams to fabricate and troubleshoot prototypes and flight hardware.
• Develop test plans to verify performance.
• Coordinate with electrical, thermal, and software engineers on interfaces.
• Document decisions and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Hands-on hardware experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Starpath Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop critical mechanical systems for lunar rover hardware. You will take hardware from initial requirements through fabrication, assembly, and testing, potentially owning components or subsystems with guidance for early-career engineers.

Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and software teams to resolve interfaces and meet milestones, while applying strong fundamentals in statics, heat transfer, and dynamics to deliver robust hardware for