Mechanical Engineer

Astranis · San Francisco · Engineering

Posted 2026-07-20

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Mechanical Engineer

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 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.

Perform mechanical and thermal analysis for spacecraft systems

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

1-4 years of mechanical design or equivalent experience

Mastery of mechanical CAD

Demonstrated fundamentals with mechanical and thermal 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

Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

Experience with mechanical and/or thermal FEA

Experience with composite structures

Experience in designing in a vacuum environment with large temperature swings

Experience with vibration environments

Electromechanical design experience

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.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally 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—$140,000 USD

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