CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline, mechanical design experience, CAD proficiency, structural analysis exposure, communication skills, and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: Designs and builds launch vehicles and satellite systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, mechatronics, robotics, or related engineering; 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience; SolidWorks or comparable CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, manufacturing, and hands-on hardware testing experience.
Forge Atomics: A developer of advanced reactor technology working to scale nuclear fission for reliable, low‑carbon energy.
1+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical engineering or related,1+ years designing and building mechanical hardware,experience with fluid/gas/thermal systems and test instrumentation.
pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, relays, solenoid valves
GITAI: Developing autonomous robotic systems for labor in space.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering; 1+ year aerospace experience; hands-on mechanical design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, CAD, drawings, and GD&T; U.S. citizenship and field-site travel required.
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
2+ YOEB.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering,2+ years developing and testing complex hardware,mechanism design and hands-on prototyping,CAD and analysis proficiency,ability to lead development through product lifecycle,US work authorization required.
Pillar Space: Building high-stakes, flight-grade autonomous space hardware systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 2+ years designing and testing complex mechanical or electromechanical hardware, proficiency with professional CAD (NX, CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks), hand calculations, tolerance analysis and FEA, GD&T and ASME Y14.5 familiarity, hands-on prototyping experience.
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, systems, or electrical engineering; 1+ year of mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis experience, including internships or student projects.
CAD, FEA, 3D modeling, laser welding, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Affiliated Engineers: Provides engineering design and consulting for complex buildings.
BS in mechanical/aerospace engineering from ABET school, EIT a plus. Ability to perform load calculations, system sizing, equipment selection, field surveys, and review shop drawings; strong communication and organization skills.
Icarus: Builds solar-powered aircraft for stratospheric intelligence and connectivity.
1+ YOE1+ years designing, analyzing, or building mechanical hardware; strong fundamentals in structures and materials; experience with lightweight structures, composites, sheet metal, or bonded assemblies; hands-on factory and field experience; end-to-end subsystem ownership.
Hadrian: Building autonomous factories for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
2+ YOEBachelors in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years mechanical design experience, SolidWorks proficiency, GD&T knowledge, fabrication/machining/welding familiarity, and strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
General Matter: Produces enriched uranium and nuclear fuel for power generation.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, 1+ years of experience, 3D CAD, GD&T manufacturing drawings, FEA, engineering fundamentals, and exceptional project or product evidence.
Attalon: Designs and manufactures precision optical and laser systems.
2+ YOEB.S. in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics,2+ years mechanical design experience,SolidWorks and PDM proficiency,electronics and I/O experience,hands-on assembly/alignment skills,U.S. Person required.
Apex: Mass-manufactures standardized satellite buses for commercial and government use.
2+ YOEBachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 2+ years of mechanical design or test support, 3D CAD proficiency, structural analysis knowledge, and MGSE experience in aerospace or satellite environments.
Edwards Air Force Base or Eglin Air Force Base or Holloman Air Force Base or Nellis Air Force Base or Arnold Air Force Base or Hill Air Force Base
$90k-$138k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Department of the Air Force: Provides air and space power for the United States.
1+ YOEEngineering bachelor's degree or qualifying education, registration, or experience; at least 1 year of specialized engineering experience equivalent to NH-02/GS-11; knowledge of mechanical engineering, construction, facilities, budgeting, and safety standards.
Silvus TechnologiesNYSE: MSI: Develops advanced mobile ad-hoc network radios for mission-critical communications.
2+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years electromechanical/packaging design experience for electronic products, DoD MIL-STD experience, SolidWorks proficiency preferred, electrical fundamentals, U.S. Person required, background check and drug test.
Mechanical Engineer (Rotary Actuators) - Space Solar
Hawthorne, California, United States
$100k-$160k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Starpath: Manufacturing space-rated solar hardware and lunar mining robotics.
1+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 1+ years mechanism or actuator design experience, proficiency with 3D CAD and GD&T, ability to perform mechanism analysis and design tests for space environments.