Senior Mechanical Engineer – Help Design the Future of Reusable Satellites!
Opportunity Summary
A stealth-mode, venture-backed space startup is developing the next generation of reusable satellite platforms to transform the economics and performance of both commercial and government missions. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll lead the design and development of critical flight hardware, collaborating closely with a team of proven aerospace veterans to bring scalable, rapidly deployable satellite systems to orbit. This is a unique opportunity to own mechanical systems from early concept through flight, all while helping define a new standard in satellite reusability.
About Us
We’re building breakthrough satellite platforms that are designed from the ground up to be reusable, modular, and mission-adaptable. With deep technical leadership from prior roles at top-tier aerospace companies, our team is redefining what it means to build and operate space vehicles. Backed by world-class investors, our mission is to bring flexibility, performance, and cost efficiency to space missions across domains, from national security to in-space servicing to next-gen communications.
Job Duties
- Design mechanical and structural systems for space vehicles, including enclosures, deployables, and avionics integration
- Perform hand calculations and FEA to verify strength, thermal performance, and structural margins
- Collaborate closely with thermal, avionics, and propulsion engineers to ensure end-to-end system compatibility
- Develop engineering drawings, specs, and documentation for flight hardware
- Support prototyping, test campaigns, and flight assembly for new spacecraft systems
- Optimize for mass, manufacturability, and environmental loads throughout the vehicle lifecycle
- Participate in hardware integration and hands-on build efforts in a rapid development environment
- Evaluate material selection, fasteners, bonding techniques, and structural interfaces
- Contribute to system-level trades and support spacecraft-level design reviews
Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related field)
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for aerospace, ideally with flight hardware
- Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools for mechanical design and structural analysis
- Demonstrated ability to take systems from concept to flight
- Experience with lightweight structures, precision tolerances, and harsh environment constraints
Preferred Experience
- M.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Prior experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle hardware
- Knowledge of deployable systems, solar panel structures, or thermal/mechanical interface design
- Familiarity with design for reusability, modularity, or in-orbit servicing
- Hands-on experience with integration, test, and flight qualification
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup-style environment with cross-functional teams
Security Clearance
- Must be able to obtain US Secret clearance.
Why Join Us
- Join a stealth-stage team developing real flight hardware with meaningful applications
- Collaborate with aerospace leaders building what’s next in reusable satellite platforms
- Take ownership over systems that go to space and come back
- Grow with a team that values autonomy, technical depth, and innovation
- Equity options
- Competitive medical, dental & vision coverage
- Flat org structure with real engineering ownership
- Mission-driven team with top-tier backing
Compensation Details
$120,000 - $150,000 plus equity
