Systems Engineer (Space)

InnoForge; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful equity package

Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge space technology

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

InnoForge is seeking a Space Systems & Mechanical Engineer in Orlando, FL to support a cutting-edge space technology company. This role involves designing and developing spacecraft systems and requires strong mechanical design skills and experience with aerospace hardware.

The successful candidate will have opportunities for significant technical ownership and career growth. Join a small team and make a direct impact on mission success while working across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience working on spacecraft, satellites, launch systems, or complex aerospace hardware.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and hardware development.
• Mechanical design experience using industry-standard CAD tools.
• Comfortable working directly with hardware in a lab or workshop.
• Experience with component selection, vendor management, and manufacturing discussions.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing spacecraft and space‑related hardware systems.
• Supporting system architecture, requirements definition, and subsystem integration.
• Owning mechanical design activities from concept through manufacturing.
• Working closely with suppliers and vendors on component selection and procurement.
• Participating in hardware assembly, integration, and testing activities.

Skills

Experience with spacecraft, satellites, launch systems

Systems engineering principles

Mechanical design experience (CAD tools)

Comfortable working with hardware

Component selection and vendor management

Job description

Space Systems & Mechanical Engineer - Orlando, FL

InnoForge is supporting an early-stage space technology company as they continue to grow their engineering team.

We're looking for a hands‑on Space Systems & Mechanical Engineer who enjoys working across the full development lifecycle, from early concept work through to hardware build, integration, and testing.

This is an opportunity to join a highly ambitious team developing next‑generation space systems where you'll have significant ownership and the ability to influence both product and technical direction.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing spacecraft and space‑related hardware systems.
• Supporting system architecture, requirements definition, and subsystem integration.
• Owning mechanical design activities from concept through manufacturing.
• Working closely with suppliers and vendors on component selection and procurement.
• Participating in hardware assembly, integration, and testing activities.
• Supporting prototyping, troubleshooting, and design iterations.
• Collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver flight‑ready hardware.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working on spacecraft, satellites, launch systems, or other complex aerospace hardware.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and hardware development.
• Mechanical design experience, ideally using industry‑standard CAD tools.
• Comfortable working directly with hardware in a lab or workshop environment.
• Experience with component selection, vendor management, and manufacturing discussions.
• Practical engineering mindset with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of development.
• US work authorization and ability to work onsite in the Orlando area.

Nice To Have

• Experience with spacecraft integration and testing.
• Electronics assembly or soldering experience.
• Exposure to environmental testing, qualification, or flight hardware development.
• Startup or early‑stage company experience.

What's On Offer

• Meaningful equity package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge space technology.
• Significant technical ownership and career growth.
• Small team environment where your work will have a direct impact on mission success.

Interested in learning more?

Contact InnoForge for a confidential discussion.