SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
1+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,1+ years in process/manufacturing/reliability,knowledge of SPC/DOE/PFMEA,programming in Python/C/SQL,ability to obtain security clearance,and willingness to work extended hours and weekends.
Vital Lyfe: Develops portable devices that produce clean drinking water anywhere.
1+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 1+ years mechanical/electromechanical design experience, proficiency in CAD and FEA, hands-on hardware experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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
Northwood Space: Manufacturing ground stations and providing satellite communication infrastructure.
2+ YOEBachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; 2-4+ years hardware design; concept to production; manufacturability; thermal, materials, and structural design.
GITAI: Developing autonomous robotic systems for labor in space.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering; 7+ years developing complex hardware; expertise in mechanical design, GD&T, materials, manufacturing, structural analysis, and system tradeoffs.
Quantum Space: Developing maneuverable spacecraft platforms for defense and commercial missions.
5+ YOEBS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years hardware development experience (aerospace preferred), proficiency in Creo, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), structural and thermal analysis, lifecycle hardware ownership, and leadership of technical efforts.
Impulse Space: Developing in-space transportation services and orbital transfer vehicles.
3+ YOEBachelors in engineering,3+ years mechanical design experience,proficiency in CAD,FEA,and hardware fabrication/testing; strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or San Diego or Seattle or London
$170k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years mechanical design/integration for electronic hardware in aerospace/defense, strong CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, FEA/thermal analysis experience, and ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
7+ YOE7+ years IR/precision optical hardware design and integration; B.S. in relevant field (M.S. preferred); proficiency with Zemax/Code V, SolidWorks/NX/Creo, optical metrology, athermal design, environmental qualification per MIL-STD-810; U.S. Person 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.
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
8+ YOEB.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or equivalent), 8+ years thermal engineering experience, expertise in thermal design and hardware build/test, experience with EBOMs/drawings and aerospace verification/validation.
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.
Verustruct: Developing robotic construction systems to automate housing production.
7+ YOE7+ years mechanical design experience in robotics or complex hardware, strong CAD fluency (Siemens NX preferred), prototyping and test experience, understanding of mechanisms, materials, manufacturability, and deployment track record.
Salient Motion: Develops modular electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace and defense.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, 5+ years full product-lifecycle experience, SolidWorks and GD&T fluency, experience qualifying hardware to DO-160/MIL-STD-810, hands-on build/test experience; must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Teledyne TechnologiesNYSE: TDY: Manufactures sensors, cameras, and electronics for aerospace and defense.
BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience; strong SolidWorks and PDM experience; hands-on hardware assembly and testing; DFM knowledge; experience with FEA, GD&T, and creating BOMs and technical documentation.
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, hands-on design experience, full life-cycle hardware design from calculations through CAD, fabrication and testing, and strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
Starpath: Manufacturing space-rated solar hardware and lunar mining robotics.
5+ YOEB.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering,5+ years space hardware experience,proficiency with NX/Catia/SolidWorks and ANSYS/ABAQUS,materials and manufacturing knowledge,structural analysis,and strong technical communication;US export eligibility required.
Inversion Space: Building autonomous re-entry vehicles for global space-to-Earth cargo delivery.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or equivalent, 5+ years designing aerospace hardware, proficiency with 3D CAD and FEA, experience with environmental testing and GD&T, strong communication skills.
The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America: Manufacturer of critical components for aerospace and defense platforms.
Mechanical engineering experience in aerospace/defense hardware; hands-on in protoshop; leadership potential; design, testing, and qualification expertise; familiarity with MIL-STD-810/DO-160; NX or similar CAD; ability to work cross-functionally.