Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
As a Lead Structures Engineer, you and your team will design, develop, test, and operate planetary rovers and related hardware. You will be responsible for producing high-performance designs for challenging environments, with cradle-to-grave accountability. You will have the opportunity to develop and mentor other engineers while working on novel, complex mechanical systems.
What you'll do:
Work with leadership and design counterparts to define Astrolab best practices for structures design, analysis, and test
Design mechanical and thermal platforms at the architectural level
Build tools and infrastructure to make your team and the company more efficient
Set team priorities and manage progress through various program phases
Develop and train junior mechanical engineers
What you'll bring:
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) field
4+ years of experience in a design role at a space company
Experience with space industry design principles, finite element analysis methods, test design & execution
Experience developing hardware to meet space industry design standards and best practices
Experience leading a team through a design program start-to-finish
Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers, contractors, and interns to build an effective design team
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) field
Experience with NASA technical standards for design, analysis, and test
Experience with structural dynamics analysis and test methods
Experience with thermal analysis methods and tools
Benefits and Perks
Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hawthorne, California
Salary
$157,000–$190,000 Per Year
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Architectural Servicesunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Beveragesunmatched
Computer Networksunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Finite Element Analysisunmatched
Hardware Developmentunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Surface Explorationunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Test Designunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Testingunmatched
Thermal Analysisunmatched
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