Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer — End-to-End, Hands-On
AstroForge Inc.
AstroForge Inc. in Seal Beach, CA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, build and test spacecraft mechanisms that must function reliably in space. You will own deployments, actuators, and precision moving assemblies from concept through qualification and flight. The role requires hands-on experience with mechanisms, CAD (NX), GD&T, and dynamics. You will work onsite in Seal Beach, collaborating with cross‑functional teams on requirements, verification plans, and manufacturing support. #J-18808-Ljbffr AstroForge Inc.
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