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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer — Space Propulsion Hardware

Approach Venture

Approach Venture is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and qualification of electric propulsion hardware for spacecraft. This hands-on role covers architecture through flight-ready hardware, requiring strong CAD and FEA skills and a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Based in Hawthorne, CA, on-site, you will build, test, and iterate hardware while partnering with propulsion, systems, manufacturing, and test engineers to deliver reliable propulsion systems #J-18808-Ljbffr Approach Venture

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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