Senior Mechanical Engineer - Propellant Plant
Starpath Robotics is developing a full-stack solution for propellant production on the Moon, from mining to refilling landing craft. As part of this mission, we're looking to expand our mechanical engineering capabilities, and that starts with you. As a Starpath Mechanical Engineer on the Plant team, you would be responsible for the design & build of subsystems and components for the conversion of Lunar-derived materials into propellant, with the additional responsibility of directing your hardware from the prototype phase into Lunar surface operations.
If working on cutting-edge space tech and getting your hands dirty building your designs sounds like a dream come true, come be a part of the Starpath team and help us create a full-scale industrial base in space!
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and test subsystems & components for prototyping towards ultimate use on the Lunar surface.
- Define & justify system requirements, conduct trade space analysis, document decision processes, and write operational procedures.
- Interface with adjacent teams to cohesively integrate hardware with supporting subsystems.
- Mentor junior engineers, identify & address opportunities to accelerate the team.
Required Qualifications
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field5+ years of engineering experienceExperience with CAD and detailed engineering calculations / analysisDemonstrated ability to own projects from start to finishHigh levels of personal agency & productivityA strong desire to help permanently establish humanity off-EarthPreferred Qualifications
Post-graduate degree in a technical fieldExperience with design of hardware for space applicationsExperience with one or more of the following engineering domains :Structures
CryogenicsMechatronicsThermal systemsEvidence of exceptional achievementPosition Details
Location : Los Angeles - HawthorneHiring for this position at all post-graduate levels of candidate experienceSalary base rate is $130-$160k / yr, plus equity package; compensation scales with candidate experience.PTO & health / dental / vision coverage includedITAR / EAR 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.