Mechanical Engineer - General Applications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (or equivalent internship/project experience)
• Foundational proficiency in CAD and GD&T coursework or project experience in FEA, fluid mechanics, and structural analysis
• Hands-on experience through internships, capstone projects, lab work, or personal hardware builds
• Eager to learn, strong attention to detail, and comfortable asking questions and taking direction
• Works under the guidance of senior engineers; begins to own discrete sub-components or test tasks

• All of the above, plus demonstrated professional experience taking hardware from design to test
• Can own a component or subsystem with limited supervision
• Beginning to develop proficiency in analysis tools (FEA, CFD, or thermal simulation)
• Proactively identifies technical risks and surfaces them early

• Deep expertise in at least one domain (fluid systems, structures, mechanisms, thermal, test)
• Proven track record of owning hardware from concept through production and/or flight
• Expert-level CAD and drawing generation; strong FEA fundamentals
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM/DFA practices
• Leads design reviews, provides technical guidance to junior engineers, and manages cross-team interfaces
• Experience with high-pressure (6,000+ psi), cryogenic, or flight-critical systems is a strong plus

• Recognized technical leader; sets direction for complex, multi-disciplinary programs
• Owns system-level architecture and leads hardware from concept through operational deployment
• Drives design-for-manufacturability and scalability from prototype to production
• Mentors a team of engineers and shapes team standards, processes, and analytical tools
• Influences technical and strategic decisions at the program level; communicates effectively with leadership and customers
• Experience managing schedule, cost, and deliverables for a module or product line

• Experience with structural FEA (NASTRAN) and/or thermal/CFD tools (Thermal Desktop, Star-CCM+)
• Background in high-pressure or cryogenic fluid systems (LOX, RP-1, or similar propellants)
• Experience with PLM tools (Teamcenter or similar)
• Familiarity with ASME, NASA, MIL-STD, or ECSS standards and how to apply them
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability hardware environments

The pay range for this role is dependent on levels:

Engineer I (new grads): $75,819-$115,000

Engineer II: $92,248-130,000

Sr Engineer: $140,000-180,000

Staff Engineer: $160,000-200,000

We're competitive in compensation and offer equity as part of the package.

We have great benefits that include health, vision, dental, and 401K in comparison to other startups.

We provide lunch and there's plenty of snacks and drinks to get you through the day.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

ITAR Requirements: This position requires compliance with U.S.

Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies.

All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant’s status as a documented U.S.

Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws.

Similarly, positions requiring the ability to work on government contracts or a security clearance are also contingent upon the applicants ability to receive the appropriate clearance and be allowed to work on U.S. government contracts.

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We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.

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