- Robot type
- Marine and Space
- Location
- Los AngelesCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
- Salary
- $100,000–$125,000 a year
Full-time
Mechanical Engineer, Space Robotics
Job description
The Mechanical Engineer, Space Robotics owns the end-to-end development of assigned mechanical hardware for robotic spacecraft systems, including robotic arms mounted to satellite buses, satellite bus structures, solar array mechanisms, battery system enclosures, avionics packaging, mounting structures, fixtures, and ground support equipment. This role is not limited to desk-based design. It spans concept design, CAD, drawings, prototyping, fabrication support, hands-on assembly, integration, verification testing, failure investigation, and early-stage manufacturing support.
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 1+ years of relevant experience designing, analyzing, and supporting the manufacturing of electro-mechanical systems or mechanisms. Internship, research, and extracurricular project experience counts.
- Proficiency with mechanical CAD.
- Experience creating mechanical drawings and maintaining drawing packages.
- Hands-on ability with mechanical assembly, integration, and testing.
- Must be able to safely lift and move items up to 40 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation), including during assembly and test activities.
- Flexibility to work weekends as needed based on build and test schedules.
- Willingness to spend up to 50% of work time outside of Torrance at test sites (including Mojave and the greater Los Angeles area). Travel may increase for short periods during critical integration and test campaigns.