# Mechanical Engineer- Spaceflight Structures/ Mechanisms **Company:** [Astranis](https://zerogtalent.com/space-companies/astranis) **Location:** San Francisco **Work mode:** On-site **Salary:** USD 110K–160K/yr **Category:** Engineering **Department:** 3702 Mechanical **Listed:** 2026-11-10 [View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/mechanical-engineer-spaceflight-structures-mechanisms-4728675006) ## What you'll do - Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft structures and mechanisms - Develop requirements for components and systems including loads and interfaces - Integrate parts and systems into spacecraft and document build procedures - Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring teammates ## What you need - Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or equivalent - 2-4 yrs of mechanical design experience - CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and GD&T experience - Mechanical analytic abilities; FEA experience preferred - Passion for hardware development and hands-on design ## Job description Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.  With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. #### **Mechanical Engineer- Spaceflight Structures/ Mechanisms** As an Astranis Mechanical Engineer, you will design, evaluate, test and build spacecraft parts, processes and mechanical systems. You must have a strong problem-solving background as well as hands-on skills and an enthusiasm for novel design. Experience with spacecraft, mechanisms and/or composites are benefits but not required. **Role** - Design, evaluate, procure, assemble, and test primary structure, bracketry, and/or mechanisms for Astranis spacecraft. Components include composite and metallic parts and assemblies with a variety of manufacturing techniques. - Develop requirements for components and systems including loads, interfaces, and functional requirements. - Integrate parts and systems into the spacecraft by working together with the rest of the team, and document and develop procedures to improve the build process in the future. - Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team. **Requirements** - Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent - 2-4 years of mechanical design or equivalent experience  - Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and GD&T - Demonstrated fundamentals with mechanical analytic abilities; FEA experience is not required, but preferred - A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development - Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria. **Bonus** - Experience with spaceflight structures and/or mechanisms - Experience with mechanical FEA - Experience with composite structures - Experience in designing in a vacuum environment with large temperature swings - Experience with vibration environments **What we offer:**  All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed 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. Base Salary $110,000—$160,000 USD **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 products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. #### **Astranis SMS Terms of Service** 1. **Recruiting Updates:** By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp. 2. **Opt-Out:** You can cancel this service at any time by replying **STOP**. We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription. 3. **Opt-In Again:** To resume receiving messages, reply **START** or **YES**. 4. **Support & Rates:** For assistance, reply **HELP** or contact us at +16504498097. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies; carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. 5. **Privacy:** For details on how we protect your data, view our [Privacy Policy](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.astranis.com%2Flegal%2Fprivacy). ## Other open roles at Astranis - [Mission Management Program Manager](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/mission-management-program-manager-4728369006) — San Francisco - [Manufacturing Engineer, Machining & Additive Associate (Winter 2027)](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/manufacturing-engineer-machining-additive-associate-winter-2027-4728059006) — San Francisco - [Hardware Test Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/hardware-test-engineer-4727979006) — San Francisco - [Embedded Software Developer, Network/Payload Intern (Winter 2027)](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/embedded-software-developer-network-payload-intern-winter-2027-4704571006) — San Francisco - [Senior Antenna Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/senior-antenna-engineer-4273369006) — San Francisco --- *Source: [Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com), the job board for space, defense, AI, robotics and frontier-tech companies.*