Astrolab ยท 2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer (NASA LTVS Contingent)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$119K/yr - $187K/yr
2+ years expAstrolab is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies, focusing on designing and operating commercial planetary rovers. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will design, develop, and test critical structures and actuators for the Astrolab lunar rover.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the engineering design team to understand the mechanical needs of the Astrolab rover, leveraging experience to contribute to the evolution of the design
Design and analysis of mechanical systems at the full system and subsystem level using software simulation methods and experimental test data
Define component requirements, understand lunar operational constraints, and effectively communicate these within the team
Make flight hardware selection decisions and develop the build flow for integrating this hardware into the vehicle for flight
Develop test plans to validate and qualify mechanical subsystems for flight, coordinating with both in-house and external test facilities to execute testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM field
2+ years of experience in mechanical system engineering
Experience using CAD software for part modeling and development
Experience using software packages for finite element modeling and analysis
Experience in design for manufacturing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of parts
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering
Experience in the engineering of structures, mechanisms, and actuators
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute flight hardware development programs from the ground up
Demonstrated experience specifying and executing hardware qualification and acceptance test programs
Ability to mentor and develop more junior mechanical engineers to build an effective design team
Benefits
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Home office set-up reimbursement
Fully flexible and remote-friendly work environment
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Twice a month, social hour on-site with food and drinks
Company
Astrolab
Astrolab manufactures and designs rovers that will transform the way we live and work in space.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jaret Matthews
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Aviva Buller
Director of Procurement & Supply Chain
Recent News
2025-07-13
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