Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer – Design & Prototyping

Reflect Orbital; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Relocation assistance ($5K–$10K)

Job summary

Reflect Orbital in California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop spacecraft mechanical components and flight hardware. You will build 3D CAD models, prototypes, and flight-ready assemblies, driving concepts from design through testing and integration.

You'll work hands-on with advanced materials, tolerances, and precision hardware. Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools is required; aerospace experience is a plus. Equity and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design and CAD experience (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo, etc.).
• Experience taking mechanical components from design to production.
• Solid knowledge of tolerances, machining, materials, and structural design.
• Aerospace/spacecraft experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop critical spacecraft mechanical components.
• Build 3D CAD models, prototypes, and flight-ready hardware.
• Take ownership from concept and design through testing and integration.
• Work hands-on with advanced materials, structures, and precision hardware.

Skills

CAD experience

Tolerance analysis

Materials knowledge

Structural design

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Creo

Job description

Reflect Orbital in California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop spacecraft mechanical components and flight hardware. You will build 3D CAD models, prototypes, and flight-ready assemblies, driving concepts from design through testing and integration.

You'll work hands-on with advanced materials, tolerances, and precision hardware. Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools is required; aerospace experience is a plus. Equity and relocation assistance are offered.