Founding Spacecraft Mechanical & Structures Engineer
Hatched Recruitment Group
Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking a Mechanical & Structural Engineer to become a pioneering member of a groundbreaking space company. You will lead all mechanical and structural development for a spacecraft platform designed for high-performance computing in orbit, with a direct impact on future orbital missions. With fewer than ten engineers, this role offers significant influence over design decisions, processes, and product direction, making it an ideal opportunity for problem solvers eager for ownership and autonomy. Bring your experience in spacecraft engineering and contribute to the development of a scalable infrastructure platform in space. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hatched Recruitment Group
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...companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and... ...Varda is looking for a motivated Structures Engineer to join our team. In this role,... ...to projects that range from spacecraft structures to mechanical ground support equipment, while learning...Permanent employmentFull time$150k - $187k
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...companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and... ...Mission Operations team are experienced spacecraft operator. They are exceptional communicators... ...capable of applying cross-discipline engineering to bespoke solutions. An ideal candidate...Permanent employmentFull timeWork at officeImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours- Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer (Experienced) - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions...Permanent employmentFull timeInterim roleCurrently hiringRelocationVisa sponsorshipWork visaRelocation packageFlexible hoursShift work
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...Mechanical & Structural Engineer H9 are currently working with an incredibly exciting business who are... ...5+ years of experience to join as a founding engineer and own the entire mechanical... ...7/2028. They need someone with real spacecraft flight experience who can be a...Contract work$95k - $115k
TOOLING DESIGN AND AUTOMATION ENGINEER (STARLINK) Hawthorne, CA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where... ...in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s... ...packages 1+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis...Permanent employmentTemporary workInternshipWorldwideWeekend work$100k - $125k
...place for you. Your Mission The Mechanical Engineer, Space Robotics owns the end-to-end... ...assigned mechanical hardware for robotic spacecraft systems, including robotic arms mounted to satellite buses, satellite bus structures, solar array mechanisms, battery...Hourly payPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipWork at officeRelocation packageMonday to Friday$140k - $180k
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...development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe,... ..., well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track... ...a highly motivated Senior Structures Engineer to design and... ...an accredited institution in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Civil or Structural...Full timeSummer workImmediate startRemote workFlexible hoursWeekend work$125k - $175k
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