Airborne Payload Mechanical Designer | Equity + Impact
Matter Intelligence
Matter Intelligence in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Mechanical Designer focused on airborne payload hardware. This role turns engineering concepts into detailed, manufacturable designs and supports hardware from early packaging through fabrication, assembly, integration, and flight testing. You will create 3D CAD designs and BOMs, translate constraints into packaging solutions, perform tolerance analyses, select materials, and ensure designs meet performance and reliability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Matter Intelligence
- ...technologies to Mars for NASA/JPL, designed advanced sensors for U.S... ...of space- and airborne-based sensing systems.... ...Role Matter is hiring a Mechanical Designer focused on airborne payload hardware. This role will... ...experience Early‑stage equity package 100% employer‑paid...Employment EquityPermanent employment
$125k - $175k
Mechanical Designer IV Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA Quantum Space is redefining... ...Programs. This is a high-impact, hands-on design leadership... ...routing accommodations, and payload mounting features Build and... ...Compensation - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits,...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFull timeWork experience placement- ...to Mars for NASA/JPL, designed advanced sensors for U... ...generation of space- and airborne-based sensing systems.... ...Matter is hiring a Mechanical Drafter to turn conceptual... ...and optoelectrical payload hardware. This role... ...experience ~ Early-stage equity package ~100%...Employment EquityPermanent employment
$140k - $215k
...company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. The Team As part... ...Valar Atomics is seeking an turbomachinery mechanical design engineer to join the turbomachinery... ...with supercritical C02 What We Offer Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced...Employment EquityPermanent employment$210k - $235k
...Senior Mechanical Engineer Playa Vista, California (in-... ...vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms... ...survive launch, you are designing for the round trip: launch... ...that reward your impact. Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share...Employment EquityTemporary workPart timeWork at officeLocal areaNight shift- ...to Mars for NASA/JPL, designed advanced sensors for U... ...generation of space- and airborne-based sensing systems.... ...-performance optical payloads for space and airborne... ...systems. Define mechanical architectures for optical... ...based on experience. Equity: Early-stage equity package...Employment EquityPermanent employmentTemporary workRemote work
$100k - $117.5k
...possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MECHANICAL DESIGNER (HVAC) As a member of the construction and infrastructure... ...these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary. The position...Permanent employmentContract workTemporary workFor contractorsFor subcontractorWork at officeWeekend work- Matter Intelligence in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to turn conceptual mechanical designs into precise, release-ready drawings for airborne optomechanical and optoelectrical payload hardware. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers...
$100k - $117.5k
...possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MECHANICAL DESIGNER (HVAC) As a member of the construction and infrastructure... ...these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary. The...Permanent employmentTemporary workWeekend work- Matter Intelligence in El Segundo, CA is hiring a Mechanical Drafter to translate conceptual designs into precise, release-ready drawings for airborne optomechanical and optoelectrical payload hardware. You will generate 3D CAD models, assembly and part drawings, and bills...
- Valar Atomics is hiring a turbomachinery mechanical design engineer to lead the mechanical design of static and rotating components for power generation turbomachinery. You will work with cross-functional teams to create a manufacturable, high-efficiency, robust design...
$137k - $193k
...Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Playa Vista, California, United States Turning Space into... ...Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour,... ...abilities of the candidate and internal equity. ITAR Compliance: To conform to U.S....Employment EquityPermanent employment$180k - $210k
...constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a 'one-... ...and Power Electronics Engineer will design, model, simulate, and implement custom... ...Segundo, CA. What We Offer: ~ Equity-Based Compensation ~401(k) retirement plan...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFlexible hours- GRU is designing the 2027 Lunar Payload for a milestone Moon mission. You will own the mechanical design from concept to flight hardware, prototype rapidly, and iterate based on tests. You’ll coordinate ICD with the lunar lander provider and be the main technical contact...
$140k - $200k
...SpaceX engineer, Critical Energy designs and manufactures factory-... ...innovative and versatile Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to create new... ...manage leakage flow and its impact on thrust management... ...from $140-200k per annum ~ Equity options ~100% company-covered...Employment EquityImmediate startFlexible hours$158k - $219.45k
...seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery (... ....Responsibilities & Duties: Design, build, and test... ...BenefitsRadiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue... ...base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive health...Employment EquityFull timeSummer workImmediate startRemote workFlexible hoursWeekend work$120k - $160k
...constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a '... .... What You'll Do: The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop... ...the year). What We Offer: ~ Equity-Based Compensation ~401(k) retirement...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFlexible hours$137k - $193k
...global reach. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating... ...~ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering... ...and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity....Employment EquityWork at office- Valar Atomics is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll processing and employee expense management for a fast-growing, multi-state workforce. You will ensure timely compensation, compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and partner with...Employment EquityLocal area
$125k - $155k
...We’re Looking For We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to lead the design and development of electric propulsion... ...test teams. Where You’ll Make an Impact Own mechanical design of electric... ...Compensation - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits Location...Employment EquityPermanent employment- Valar Atomics in the United States seeks a Senior Machinist to manufacture parts from the mechanical engineering team, handling high-precision tasks with tolerance demands across plastics and metals. The role requires reading engineering drawings, selecting tools, and...Employment Equity
- Valar Atomics is seeking a Graphite Production Lead to run day-to-day operations for graphite machining and lead a growing team of CNC programmers and machinists. The role owns the production schedule, tooling strategy, and quality standards for graphite parts from programming...Employment Equity
$105k - $139.47k
...W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house... ...pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat... .... About this Role As a Mechanisms Engineer on Varda's Payload team... ...~ Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$119.54k - $152.75k
...W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house... ...pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat... ...Qualifications ~ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical,... ...~ Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...will be working closely with design engineers and the manufacturing... ...and assembling complex mechanisms and structures. Design, analyze... ...compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue... ...includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive...Employment EquityFull timeSummer workImmediate startRemote workFlexible hoursWeekend work
$350k
...and deliver core products, focusing on AI-driven solutions that impact high-growth brands. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and... ...exceptional talent alongside comprehensive benefits including equity, flexible PTO, and a remote-friendly work culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr...Employment EquityRemote jobFlexible hours$181.91k - $232.44k
...W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house... ...pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat... ...this Role As a Principal Mechanisms Engineer on Varda's Payload team... ...~ Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$140.33k - $179.31k
...W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house... ...pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat... ...for engineers who pair strong mechanical and fluid systems expertise... ...~ Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$181.91k - $232.44k
...W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house... ...pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat... ...for engineers who combine deep mechanical and fluid systems expertise... ...~ Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours- Neros Technologies in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own products from conceptual design through mass production. This is a fast-growing startup role with hands-on hardware development for high-performance unmanned systems in defense contexts. The...Employment Equity
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