Northwood · 7 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer (Mechanisms)
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNorthwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space through innovations in space communications technologies. They are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to design and develop hardware for ground station antennas, collaborating closely with various engineering disciplines to ensure high performance and manufacturability.
AerospaceHardwareSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design multiple product lines, structures, mechanisms, environmental systems, and GSE for satellite ground stations ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Design manufacturable, intricate RF waveguide filtering and feed structures for high performance antennas
Design tooling for fabrication and assembly processes, including test fixtures and weldments
Collaborate with RF, electrical, and manufacturing to ensure reasonable system requirements and seamless integration of designs and hardware
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in mechanical, thermal, and environmental design
Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to ensure design objectives are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
2-4+ years of experience designing and building hardware
Experience with taking a product from concept to production
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to design for manufacturability
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including thermal management, materials selection, and structural analysis
Preferred
Proficiency in Siemens NX for 3D modeling, assembly, and drafting
Understanding of environmental and reliability testing procedures for mechanical systems
Experience with weldments, tooling, GSE, and fixture design and assembly
Experience with mechanical/thermal simulation tools (e.g. ANSYS)
Basic understanding of electrical systems and components to ensure a holistic approach to system design
Basic understanding of RF systems and devices
Company
Northwood
Northwood was founded by Bridgit Mendler, Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra with the mission to expand access to space by transforming satellite backhaul infrastructure.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$136.4MKey Investors
Andreessen Horowitz,Washington Harbour PartnersAlpine Space Ventures,Andreessen HorowitzAndreessen Horowitz,Founders Fund
2026-01-27Series B· $100M
2025-04-22Series A· $30M
2024-02-19Seed· $6.3M
Leadership Team
Bridgit Mendler
CEO – Cofounder
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Griffin Cleverly
Co-Founder, CTO
Recent News
2026-02-06
Satellite Today
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