On-Site Mechanical Engineer, Space Robotics & Lunar Rover

Starpath; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Starpath Robotics in Carson, CA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop hardware for a lunar rover, collaborating with the electrical, thermal, and software teams. You will design components, run trade studies, create CAD models, and drive prototypes through test and iteration.

Early-career engineers will own scoped components with guidance, while experienced engineers may lead assemblies and verification approaches, contributing to space robotics advancements.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, or testing mechanical hardware through professional work, internships, research, student teams, or substantial personal projects.
• Experience using 3D CAD software such as NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals, including statics, mechanics of materials, dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Familiarity with engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to reason through unfamiliar problems, explain assumptions, and connect analysis to physical hardware.
• Clear technical communication and the ability to work effectively across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies, translating system requirements into practical hardware.
• Conduct trade studies and first-order calculations to evaluate concepts, size components, and understand design margins.
• Create CAD models, engineering drawings, and supporting analyses.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to fabricate, assemble, and troubleshoot prototypes and flight hardware.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify performance and support environmental qualification.
• Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and software engineers to resolve interfaces and meet integration milestones.
• Document design decisions and test results, participate in design reviews, and use findings to improve the hardware.

Skills

NX/CATIA/SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Engineering communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Starpath Robotics in Carson, CA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop hardware for a lunar rover, collaborating with the electrical, thermal, and software teams. You will design components, run trade studies, create CAD models, and drive prototypes through test and iteration.

Early-career engineers will own scoped components with guidance, while experienced engineers may lead assemblies and verification approaches, contributing to space robotics advancements.