Mechanical Engineer - Hawthorne, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer - Hawthorne, CA

Location : Hawthorne HQ

Employment Type : Full-Time

Work Arrangement : On-Site

Department : Engineering

Compensation : My client welcomes candidates across a broad range of experience levels. Final compensation, title, and seniority will be determined based on qualifications. All levels include equity.

Level 1 : $90K – $110K

Level 2 : $100K – $125K

Level 3 : $130K – $160K

Level 4 : $150K – $180K

About the Role My client is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, prototyping, and flight validation of spacecraft components. This is a fast-paced, high-ownership environment where your work directly impacts mission success. You'll be expected to deliver elegant, reliable hardware under tight timelines—balancing simplicity, analytical rigor, and creative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of spacecraft hardware—from concept to orbit
• Design, prototype, and qualify mechanical systems for flight
• Integrate subcomponents into complex assemblies with precision and speed
• Perform and correlate analysis to ensure reliability in extreme environments
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver interdependent systems that work flawlessly

What We're Looking For

Benefits My client offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families :