Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer at Starpath Robotics

Hawthorne, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, CAD, Structural Analysis, Thermal Control Systems, Electromechanical Actuators, Qualification Testing, Trade Studies, Rigid Body Dynamics, Vibration Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Communication

Industry

Space Research and Technology

Description

About Starpath Starpath Robotics is developing a full-stack solution for commercial scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. We are building one of the key enabling technologies that will make humans a multi-planet species. If high ownership, fast pace, working with hardware, and solving challenging technical problems sound like a dream come true, come join the team! Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer In this role, you will be responsible for the development of critical mechanical systems on Starpath’s Rover platform. Depending on your prior work experience, you may work on a variety of systems, such as: (1) low-cost, high-reliability electromechanical actuators, (2) various structures and passive mechanisms, or (3) thermal control systems and autonomy hardware integration. You will own these systems from developing design requirements through to flight. Responsibilities: Own architectures, systems, subsystems, and components from requirements to deployment Conduct trade studies and perform first-order calculations to define system requirements Determine qualification testing criteria in accordance with spaceflight testing standards Validate subsystems & components via testing in a simulated launch/Lunar environments Work cross-functionally with adjacent teams to incorporate electrical/thermal/software requirements while meeting integration timeless and system milestones Identify & action high-level improvements to program operation and direction Required Qualifications: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline 5+ years of experience developing hardware systems for space applications Experience with CAD (NX, Catia, SolidWorks, etc) and analysis (ANSYS, ABAQUS, etc) tools Working knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and structural analysis Strong technical communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field 10+ years of experience developing hardware systems for space applications Track record of owning spaceflight hardware across the entire product lifecycle (design, analysis, qualification, and operation) Extensive experience with one of the following: Space-grade electromechanical rotary actuators and drive systems Space mechanisms (passive, flexures, deployables, etc) Rigid body dynamics and/or vibration analysis Experience running shock, vibration, thermal, and other environmental qualification campaigns Position Details: Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA Compensation scales with candidate experience Senior: salary base rate is $140-$180k/yr, plus equity package Principal: salary base rate is $160-$200k/yr, plus equity package PTO and health/dental/vision coverage include EAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of critical mechanical systems for a lunar rover platform from requirements through to flight deployment. This includes owning architectures, conducting trade studies, and validating components in simulated space environments.