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AstroForge · 17 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer

Seal Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

3+ years exp

AstroForge is a company focused on making space resources accessible on Earth by mining asteroids for valuable minerals. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will develop spacecraft mechanical systems, ensuring they meet mission-level requirements while maintaining design precision and reliability in extreme environments.

MiningMining TechnologySpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the development and documentation of spacecraft mechanical designs from concept through flight

Apply mechanical fundamentals to create innovative solutions for complex and novel design challenges

Perform structural and thermal analysis to validate components, subsystems, and assemblies against mission requirements

Document results and maintain traceability to requirements across the system lifecycle

Identify, implement, and promote best practices in mechanical design and engineering processes

Take ownership of mechanical designs end-to-end, from CAD models and drawings to testing and integration

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD software proficiencyStructural analysisThermal analysisGD&T knowledgeTolerance analysisCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience supporting the design and validation of mechanical hardware for aerospace or equivalent high-reliability applications

Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo)

Demonstrated ability to work with large assembly models and troubleshoot design issues

Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis principles

Strong sense of ownership, with ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA

Strong communication skills, with ability to present design decisions, trade-offs, and root-cause analysis

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you 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. Government