Mechanical Engineer, Spacecraft & Satellite Systems

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 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).