Mechanical Engineer

Astranis
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 110,000 - 140,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Hands-on problem solving","Collaboration","Attention to detail"]

Design, analyze, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft primary structures, bracketry, and mechanisms for Astranis missions. Own component and system requirements (loads, interfaces, functional requirements) and perform mechanical and thermal analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate parts into spacecraft, document build procedures, and help grow the mechanical team through recruiting and interviewing. Hands-on hardware development with strong analytical foundations.

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Astranis
Astranis
3 years ago

Mechanical Engineer

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Job Summary

Design, analyze, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft primary structures, bracketry, and mechanisms for Astranis missions. Own component and system requirements (loads, interfaces, functional requirements) and perform mechanical and thermal analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate parts into spacecraft, document build procedures, and help grow the mechanical team through recruiting and interviewing. Hands-on hardware development with strong analytical foundations.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, analyze, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft primary structure, bracketry, and mechanisms.
  • •Develop component and system requirements including loads, interfaces, and functional requirements.
  • •Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems.
  • •Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft and document procedures to improve the build process.
  • •Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates for the team.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 110,000 - 140,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
  • •Mastery of mechanical CAD.
  • •Strong fundamentals in mechanical and thermal analysis (FEA preferred, not required).
  • •Demonstrated hardware development passion, including hands-on design in a fast-paced environment.
  • •Experience with spacecraft, mechanisms, and/or composites is beneficial (not required).
Experience:3+ yearsSpacecraftHardwareComposites
Education:Bachelor's in mechanical engineering
Skills:Analytical thinkingHands-on problem solvingCollaborationAttention to detail
Tech Stack:Mechanical CADFEA

Company Brief

Astranis
Designs and manufactures small geostationary communications satellites to provide affordable broadband connectivity to underserved regions using proprietary microGEO satellite technology and integrated ground systems.
Industry: Space Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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