Mechanical Engineer

24 hours ago


Hawthorne, California, United States Astrolab Full time

About Astrolab

Astrolab is a pioneering company in the field of planetary exploration, dedicated to designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity's presence in the solar system.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our world-class team in the design, development, and implementation of exceptional engineering solutions to enable off-planet exploration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the engineering design team to understand the mechanical needs of the Astrolab rover, leveraging experience to contribute to the evolution of the design.
  • Design and analysis of mechanical systems at the full system and sub-system level using software simulation methods and experimental test data.
  • Define component requirements, understand lunar operational constraints, and effectively communicate these within the team.
  • Make flight hardware selection decisions and develop the build flow for integrating this hardware into the vehicle for flight.
  • Develop test plans to validate and qualify mechanical subsystems for flight, coordinating with both in-house and external test facilities to execute testing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM field.
  • 4+ years' of experience in mechanical system engineering.
  • Experience using CAD software for part modeling and development.
  • Experience using software packages for finite element modeling and analysis.
  • Experience in design for manufacturing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of parts.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration.
  • Ownership in the company.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with matching.
  • Flexible time off and parental leave.
  • On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches.
  • Flexible work environment.

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