Staff Mechanical Engineer

Astranis is connecting the four billion people in the world who do not currently have access to the internet. We are building the next generation of smaller, lower-cost spacecraft to bring the world online.   We are well-funded by some of the best investors in the business and have raised over $400 million to date. We have a world-class team that is passionate about building amazing technology. And we have a fun and collaborative work environment where you will learn a lot and make a huge impact no matter where you are in your career. Just check out our Glassdoor reviews to see what our team has to say about working at Astranis.   Our team is growing fast. Apply now! Staff Mechanical Engineer As an Astranis Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will own the complete lifecycle of various subsystems on our spacecraft. Whether it's incremental improvements or the introduction of a new system, you will work together with the various other teams at Astranis to make them a reality. In addition to being a significant individual contributor, you will mentor and train junior mechanical engineers.¬† You must have a strong analytical background, hands-on testing skills, and experience working with spacecraft systems and or spacecraft components. Role Complete ownership of product outcomes for spaceflight hardware Develop requirements for systems, subsystems, and components including loads, interfaces, and functional requirements Guide junior engineers in the mechanical design and analysis of complex assemblies to satisfy launch and on-orbit requirements Develop and define design best practices for future programs Manage system level schedule and integration requirements for your subsystems while working closely with the Production team to enable a smooth build process Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing team  Requirements B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering, or equivalent technical degree 12+ years of experience Strong demonstrated experience implementing design for manufacturing Demonstrated ability to design, analyze, and procure complex mechanical assemblies A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Bonus Experience performing structural dynamics analysis on complex aerospace systems Experience mentoring younger engineers Experience running a development program while delegating tasks to a small team Experience in synthesizing requirements and flowing them down to sub-scale verification builds and testing   All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses. The Base Salary for this position ranges from $190,000 -$225,000 per year.   What we offer:  Base pay is a single component of Astranis' total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, performance bonuses, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.   Astranis pay ranges are infomed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))   Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.   All employees of Astranis are required to be vaccinated by the start of their employment. Mandatory vaccinations support our commitment to making our workplace and public facilities as safe and welcoming as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals who are not able to get the vaccine due to qualifying medical or religious reasons.