Spacecraft Mechanical Design Engineer — Equity + Benefits

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

401(k) retirement planning

Disability and life insurance

Flexible PTO

Free on-site catered meals

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft structures and mechanisms for its satellites. You will develop component requirements, perform mechanical and thermal analysis, and help streamline build processes with the team, while contributing to hiring as the team grows.

Key qualifications include a BS in mechanical engineering, 2–4 years in mechanical design, proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T, and a hands-on, fast-paced hardware

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of mechanical design experience.
• CAD experience with SolidWorks and GD&T proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft primary structure, bracketry, and mechanisms.
• Develop requirements for components and systems including loads and interfaces.
• Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems.
• Integrate parts into the spacecraft and document build processes for future improvements.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring teammates as the team grows.

Skills

CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Hands-on hardware

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA

Job description

Astranis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft structures and mechanisms for its satellites. You will develop component requirements, perform mechanical and thermal analysis, and help streamline build processes with the team, while contributing to hiring as the team grows.

Key qualifications include a BS in mechanical engineering, 2–4 years in mechanical design, proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T, and a hands-on, fast-paced hardware