Mechanical Engineer- Spaceflight Structures/ Mechanisms

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. As an Astranis Mechanical Engineer, you will design, evaluate, test and build spacecraft parts, processes and mechanical systems. You must have a strong problem-solving background as well as hands-on skills and an enthusiasm for novel design. Experience with spacecraft, mechanisms and/or composites are benefits but not required. Role Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test primary structure, bracketry, and/or mechanisms for Astranis spacecraft. Components include composite and metallic parts and assemblies with a variety of manufacturing techniques. Develop requirements for components and systems including loads, interfaces, and functional requirements. Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft by working together with the rest of the team, and document and develop procedures to improve the build process in the future. Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team. Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent 2-4 years of mechanical design or equivalent experience Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and GD&T Demonstrated fundamentals with mechanical analytic abilities; FEA experience is not required, but preferred A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Bonus Experience with spaceflight structures and/or mechanisms Experience with mechanical FEA Experience with composite structures Experience in designing in a vacuum environment with large temperature swings Experience with vibration environments What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Base Salary: $110,000-$160,000 USD Job Data by YubHub .