Starpath Robotics is developing a full stack solution for commercial-scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. We are building one of the key enabling technologies that will make humans a multi-planet species.
If high ownership, fast pace, working with space hardware, and solving challenging problems sounds like a dream, come join us!
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Plant
Starpath's Processing Plant team is on the forefront of a new technological field: creating industrial-scale amounts of useful things from the raw stuff we find in space. Engineers at Starpath own hardware from requirements definition all the way through prototyping, production, and operation on the Lunar surface. In this role on the Plant team, you will be responsible for subsystems and components required to convert Lunar-derived materials into rocket propellant. You will play a key part in creating a Lunar propellant production machine, which will help lay the groundwork for humanity's expansion into outer space.
Responsibilities
Own architectures, systems, subsystems, and components from requirements to deployment as a Responsible Engineer on the Plant team
Perform rapid test iterations on your hardware as-required
Validate subsystems & components via testing in simulated launch/Lunar environments
Interface with adjacent teams to cohesively integrate hardware with supporting subsystems
Identify & action high-level improvements to program operation and direction
Anticipate technology development and apply it to the Plant to accelerate Starpath's mission
Required Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in a professional engineering environment
Experience with CAD, engineering analysis, and hands-on creation of hardware
High levels of personal agency & productivity
A desire to make humans a multi-planet species
Preferred Qualifications
Post-graduate degree(s) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
15+ years of experience in engineering, including both leadership and individual contributor roles
A track record of successfully creating hardware to solve hard problems
Experience with design of hardware for space applications
Experience with mechatronics, process design, thermal analysis, and/or mass production
A strong desire to make humans a multi-planet species
Position Details
Hiring for this position at Senior/Principal levels
Location: Los Angeles - Hawthorne
Salary base rate is $120k-$180k/yr, plus equity package; compensation scales with candidate experience
PTO & health/dental/vision coverage included
EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.