Senior Space Mechanisms Engineer — Prototyping & Flight

Industrious Ventures; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar

Health and Wellness Stipend

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Space Kinetic, a venture-backed startup in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanisms for space operations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in mechanical design and a strong grasp of kinematics, 3D CAD software, and prototyping. This role offers a competitive salary between $109,000 and $150,000 plus benefits including equity compensation, medical coverage, and PTO. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, especially with mechanisms.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and strong analytical skills.
• Commitment to follow-through and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop space-rated mechanisms and systems.
• Support prototype testing and development.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing for integration.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms

3D CAD software

Prototyping and testing

GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

NX

Job description

Space Kinetic, a venture-backed startup in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanisms for space operations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in mechanical design and a strong grasp of kinematics, 3D CAD software, and prototyping. This role offers a competitive salary between $109,000 and $150,000 plus benefits including equity compensation, medical coverage, and PTO. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.