Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, procure, assemble, and test satellite structures, mechanisms, and solar arrays.
- Identify loads, interface, and functional requirements at the component- and systems-level.
- Select materials and mechanical components suitable for space environments.
- Perform mechanical and/or thermal analysis of spacecraft systems.
- Generate manufacturing drawings, manage BOMs, and source components.
Soft Skills
Spacecraft Mechanical DesignStructural AnalysisThermal AnalysisComposite FabricationMetallic Fabrication
Benefits
- Equity
- Health Insurance
- Vision
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Unlimited PTO
- Relocation Assistance
Culture
Fast-PacedStartup EnergyHands-On Hardware Development
Requirements
Required: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
Preferred: MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
Regions: Us
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About Samara Aerospace
Industry: aerospace
Size: startup
Samara Aerospace is revolutionizing satellite design by offering a modular and scalable Hummingbird spacecraft bus that streamlines satellite production and deployment, significantly reducing launch costs. Their patented Multifunctional Structures for Attitude Control (MSAC) system provides 3-axis attitude control and active jitter cancellation without traditional spinning wheels.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $130,000 – $150,000 USD
Equity: Early and competitive equity in a rapidly growing startup