The Role

You will own the success of mechanical structures and mechanisms used for a propulsion system that will be the highest-powered electric propulsion system ever flown and unlock new mission concepts and increase our access to deep space. As part of a small multidisciplinary team, your role will involve mechanical design, development, build, test, and analysis of the satellite’s plasma propulsion system and all related hardware. In your first 6 months, you will define product requirements, create initial concepts and trades, perform preliminary and detailed analysis, define development test campaigns, and produce development hardware. In your first year, you will validate your designs through prototype iterations and build and qualify flight hardware. In your first two years you will fly your hardware in space while directly supporting production and integration.  

Responsibilities 

• Own the mechanical design of propulsion system hardware including propulsion modules, critical thruster components, the propellant management system, avionics box design, propulsion secondary structures, and potentially tank development 
• Validate your designs through the entire lifecycle from concept to production, and successful flight demonstrations 
• Generate 3D models, fully dimensioned drawings, and interface control documents 
• Perform analysis on data from testing hardware, iterating designs, and critical go/no-go calls on hardware performance 
• Develop and execute component and system-level test plans 
• Manage key propulsion vendors and suppliers through hardware delivery 
• Continually own and refine sub-system deliverable schedules throughout development and production 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 
• 10+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages  
• Experience with the practical application of GD&T 
• Demonstrated proficiency in the principles of mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids 
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from a blank canvas, including troubleshooting and iterating designs based on downstream feedback 

Nice to Have 

• Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting 
• Experience in advanced propulsion technologies, including high-performance engines, in-space propulsion, and propulsion system integration 
• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms) 
• Deep experience in the development and qualification of high-pressure and low-pressure fluidic components, this may include flight feed system or pressurized tanks 
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations 
• Experience with production tooling or product design in either prototype or high-volume environments 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role

You will own the success of mechanical structures and mechanisms used for a propulsion system that will be the highest-powered electric propulsion system ever flown and unlock new mission concepts and increase our access to deep space. As part of a small multidisciplinary team, your role will involve mechanical design, development, build, test, and analysis of the satellite’s plasma propulsion system and all related hardware. In your first 6 months, you will define product requirements, create initial concepts and trades, perform preliminary and detailed analysis, define development test campaigns, and produce development hardware. In your first year, you will validate your designs through prototype iterations and build and qualify flight hardware. In your first two years you will fly your hardware in space while directly supporting production and integration.  

Responsibilities 

• Own the mechanical design of propulsion system hardware including propulsion modules, critical thruster components, the propellant management system, avionics box design, propulsion secondary structures, and potentially tank development 
• Validate your designs through the entire lifecycle from concept to production, and successful flight demonstrations 
• Generate 3D models, fully dimensioned drawings, and interface control documents 
• Perform analysis on data from testing hardware, iterating designs, and critical go/no-go calls on hardware performance 
• Develop and execute component and system-level test plans 
• Manage key propulsion vendors and suppliers through hardware delivery 
• Continually own and refine sub-system deliverable schedules throughout development and production 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline 
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages  
• Experience with the practical application of GD&T 
• Demonstrated proficiency in the principles of mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids 
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from a blank canvas, including troubleshooting and iterating designs based on downstream feedback 

Nice to Have 

• Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting 
• Experience in advanced propulsion technologies, including high-performance engines, in-space propulsion, and propulsion system integration 
• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms) 
• Deep experience in the development and qualification of high-pressure and low-pressure fluidic components, this may include flight feed system or pressurized tanks 
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems in space environments and operations 
• Experience with production tooling or product design in either prototype or high-volume environments 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 + equity in the company 
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

The Role 

You will own the success of avionics testing involving the development of the highest-powered electric propulsion system ever flown. In your first 6 months, you will be pivotal in developing production quality test hardware and software to deliver flight avionics through ATP and QTP for the Mega satellite constellation. As part of a multidisciplinary propulsion team, you will work alongside electrical, propulsion, mechanical, manufacturing, test and automation engineers to validate prototype designs, define test requirements, and design test infrastructure to meet critical programmatic milestones such as delivery of flight hardware to vehicle integration. In your first year, you will lead multidisciplinary test campaigns, root cause investigations, conduct propulsion system hot-fire tests, and production improvements to ensure reliability and scalability.  

Responsibilities 

• Lead setup, execution, and analysis of tests on electronic hardware, including circuit boards and spacecraft power systems 

• Troubleshoot complex electronics, test setups, and anomalies in collaboration with engineering teams 

• Support environmental and functional testing, including vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC testing 

• Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support propulsion development testing 

• Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc 

• Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff, through test report, and beyond 

• Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems to test at the integrated level 

• Own the project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of flight avionics including upgrades to support hardware lifecycle 

• Design device simulators deployed across component subsystem and HITL testbeds 

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, testing methods, and project test schedules 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline or any equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 2+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or related roles 

• Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust) 

• Solid understanding of electronic circuits, schematics, and components 

• Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs for high-power or avionics applications 

Nice to Have 

• Experience designing analog control loops, solid state load switches, motor inverters, EMI/EMC compliance, or sensor signal conditioning circuits 

• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment 

• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice 

• Experience with component selection for use in radiation environments 

• Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing 

• Experience with power processing units (PPU) for electric propulsion testing 

• Understanding of the failure modes of electrical systems in space environments 

• Creative problem solver that can balance schedule, resource, and technical constraints 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company 

• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level 

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 

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