Senior Mechanical Engineer

3 days ago


Hawthorne, California, United States Starpath Full time
About Starpath Robotics

We are a pioneering company developing a full-stack solution for commercial-scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. Our mission is to create one of the key enabling technologies that will make humans a multi-planet species.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Processing Plant team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and developing subsystems and components required to convert Lunar-derived materials into rocket propellant.

Responsibilities
  • Own architectures, systems, subsystems, and components from requirements to deployment as a Responsible Engineer on the Plant team
  • Perform rapid test iterations on your hardware as-required
  • Validate subsystems & components via testing in simulated launch/Lunar environments
  • Interface with adjacent teams to cohesively integrate hardware with supporting subsystems
  • Identify & action high-level improvements to program operation and direction
  • Anticipate technology development and apply it to the Plant to accelerate Starpath's mission
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a professional engineering environment
  • Experience with CAD, engineering analysis, and hands-on creation of hardware
  • High levels of personal agency & productivity
  • A desire to make humans a multi-planet species
Preferred Qualifications
  • Post-graduate degree(s) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
  • 15+ years of experience in engineering, including both leadership and individual contributor roles
  • A track record of successfully creating hardware to solve hard problems
  • Experience with design of hardware for space applications
  • Experience with mechatronics, process design, thermal analysis, and/or mass production
  • A strong desire to make humans a multi-planet species
Position Details
  • Hiring for this position at Senior/Principal levels
  • Location: Los Angeles - Hawthorne
  • Salary base rate is $120k-$180k/yr, plus equity package; compensation scales with candidate experience
  • PTO & health/dental/vision coverage included

Export Control Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.



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