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
- ...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
- ...where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. The... ...Atomics is seeking aturbomachinery mechanical designengineer to join the... ...forthe mechanical design of static and rotating components... ...supercritical C02 What We Offer Equity ownership in a rapidly growing...Employment EquityPermanent employment
- Forge Atomics in Los Angeles area is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Reactor Structures to design and build reactor hardware such as pressure vessels and containment for Ember, a pilot 25 MWe reactor. You will perform trade studies and validate designs under extreme conditions...Employment Equity
- Varda Space Industries is seeking an experienced Payload Systems Integration and Test Engineer in El Segundo to own end-to-end mission success for diverse payloads. You will bridge payloads with the vehicle, define interfaces, plan integration and test campaigns, and ensure...Employment Equity
$140.33k - $179.31k
...Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda... ...processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA... ...Qualifications B.S. in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering... ...manufacturing quality directly impacted mission outcome Pay... ...Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...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
$109.15k - $157.66k
...Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda... ...processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA... ...Evaluate vehicle change impacts and drive execution of... ...relevant fields (electrical, mechanical, software, etc.)... ...Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$140.33k - $202.7k
...Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda... ...processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA... ...Evaluate vehicle change impacts and drive execution of... ...relevant fields (electrical, mechanical, software, etc.)... ...Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hoursDay shift$165.75k - $224.25k
...Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Senior or Principal) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing... ...Manage and directs the Structural and Mechanical Space Vehicle Engineering Design teams... ...matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're...Employment EquityPermanent employmentInterim roleRelocationVisa sponsorshipWork visaFlexible hoursShift work$33 per hour
Mechanisms & Payload Internship - Summer 2027 About Varda Low Earth orbit is... ...Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-... ...professionally while working on impactful projects critical to the... ...Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start...Employment EquityHourly payPermanent employmentFull timeFor contractorsSummer workInternshipSummer internshipLocal areaImmediate startRelocationRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...turbomachinery aerodynamics engineer in El Segundo, CA to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. You’ll design cutting-edge turbomachinery for efficient, robust power systems and influence system architecture as an early hire....Employment Equity
$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... ...ecosystem.About this RoleAs a Senior Mechanisms Engineer on Varda’s Payload... ...Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$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$158k - $219.45k
...seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer, Turbomachinery (... ...& Duties: Design, build, and test turbomachinery... ...Radiant 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$120k - $160k
...Senior Mechanical Design Engineer El Segundo, California A New Paradigm For Space Operations... ...has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a 'one... ...Offer: Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation Highly Competitive...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFlexible hours- Second Order Effects is seeking an Embedded Engineer to design and implement high-performance firmware and hardware interfaces across diverse... ...on your experience, compensation includes competitive salaries, equity, and comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Second Order...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
$90k - $180k
...Senior Level $90,000-$180,000 + equity Posted Sep 10 Full-Time About... ...of space-based reflectors designed to beam sunlight back to Earth... ...contributions have immediate impact. Take ownership of spacecraft... ...deliver critical spacecraft mechanical components and mechanisms. Take...Employment EquityFull timeImmediate startNight shift$119.54k - $172.67k
...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 timeContract workImmediate startRemote workFlexible hoursWeekend work
- ...to Mars for NASA/JPL, designed advanced sensors for U... ...generation of space- and airborne-based sensing systems.... ...for relevant payload, pointing, stabilization... ...firmware, electronics, mechanical, and systems teams during... ...experience ~ Early-stage equity package ~100%...Employment EquityPermanent employment
$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$115k - $130k
...aggressively lowering our environmental impact. At Forge, we believe nuclear... ...of nuclear fission. Mechanical Engineer, Components As a... ...through end-to-end ownership (design, analysis, production layout,... ....00 - $130,000.00/per year + equity Level II: $125,000.00 - $150...Employment EquityFull timeInternshipWork at officeLocal areaRelocationWeekend work$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$140.33k - $202.7k
...W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house... ...pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat... ...~ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Chemical... ...~ Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start...Employment EquityPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$220k - $300k
...including 8VC Accel and Valor Equity Partners. The company... ...warfare (EW) payload from concept and architecture... ...requirements and design decisions Lead system... ...power thermal and mechanical subsystems into host platforms... ...Experience with airborne small form-factor EW subsystem...Employment EquityFull timeWork experience placementCasual workRelocation package$133.5k - $184.8k
...is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop critical structures within... .... You will have an instrumental impact of fueling the first new commercial reactor... ...includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits...Employment EquityFull timeSummer workRemote workFlexible hoursWeekend work$109k - $150k
...enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster... ...economy. What You’ll Do: The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will provide guidance for design... ...We Offer: Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation Highly Competitive...Employment EquityPermanent employment
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