Vehicle Reliability Engineer

AstroForge; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AstroForge is looking for a Vehicle Reliability Engineer to ensure spacecraft systems' reliability and performance. This role involves working with engineering teams on technical budgets and subsystem functionality, requiring hands-on experience with space hardware. Join us to contribute to pioneering aerospace advancements.

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage

Vision and FSA benefits available

3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time

10 paid Holidays

Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match

Equity on the ground floor of a startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with space hardware, including integration and testing.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for spacecraft reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for seamless subsystem integration.
• Lead hands-on activities in spacecraft integration and testing.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Understanding of spacecraft subsystems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Company

At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and with a smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.

Description:

AstroForge is seeking a Vehicle Reliability Engineer with a strong understanding of space vehicle design. This position focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of spacecraft systems by maintaining and balancing technical budgets, coordinating subsystem functionality, and overseeing integration and testing activities. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their interdependencies, enabling them to ensure the spacecraft meets mission objectives.

The role requires experience in working on real-life space hardware, with hands-on involvement in building and testing spacecraft. The candidate will work cross-functionally with various teams to ensure that all aspects of spacecraft development, from design to testing, meet mission requirements. Additionally, the candidate will support the development and submission of documentation to regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with spaceflight regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, interpret, and maintain technical budgets, including mass, power, link, and thermal, to support spacecraft reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless subsystem integration.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of spacecraft subsystems (e.g., propulsion, avionics, communications, power, thermal, and structures) and their interfaces.
• Lead hands-on activities in spacecraft integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to the development, testing, and operation of space hardware.
• Provide input to ensure system-level consistency and compatibility across the spacecraft.
• Assist in preparing and submitting documentation for regulatory compliance with spaceflight standards.
• Adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting project needs and priorities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their interdependencies.
• Experience in creating and managing technical budgets (e.g., mass, power).
• Hands-on experience with space hardware, including integration and testing.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for spaceflight and experience with related documentation and compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in spacecraft reliability analysis, integration, or subsystem design.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices in spacecraft testing, verification, and regulatory compliance.
• Background in aerospace or related industries.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to meet critical project deadlines.
• Occasional travel may be required to support hardware testing and integration activities.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Vision and FSA benefits available
• 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
• 10 paid Holidays
• Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
• Equity on the ground floor of a startup

Salary

100k - 140k

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.,protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.