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Mechanical Engineer III - Tank Qualification Lead
Quantum Space
CA · Hawthorne, CA · 801 Thompson Ave. Suite 201 Rockville, MD
We are seeking an experienced and technically accomplished Mechanical Engineer III – Tank Qualification Lead to lead the design, development, qualification, and acceptance of spacecraft…
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Materials Engineer III
Quantum Space
CA · Hawthorne, CA · 801 Thompson Ave. Suite 201 Rockville, MD
We are seeking an experienced Senior Materials and Process Engineer III to lead the development, qualification, and implementation of metallic materials and manufacturing processes for…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Space Hardware
IRPI
Wilsonville, OR
We are looking for a senior mechanical engineer to lead customer projects from scope to delivery, owning the mechanical design of subsystems from requirements through build and test. You…
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Test Engineer II
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
United States
…initial build and activation of facility upgrades in support of development, qualification, and acceptance testing of Blue Origin thrusters, valves, and fluid components. As part of a…
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EIT, Substation Engineering (Civil)
LUMA Energy ServCo, LLC
United States
Collaborates in projects within scope, schedule, and cost, under supervision of an engineer licensed in Puerto Rico,
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Aerospace Engineer 2 (5221C), Space Sciences Laboratory #89688
University of California, Berkeley
CA
The Aerospace Engineer 2 position requires an equipment, vacuum and test engineer with experience in the development, maintenance and testing of cosmic-chemistry, gamma-ray and ultra-violet…
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Chief Engineer
Schulte Companies
Arlington, TX
Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Chief Engineer to join our team! Schulte Hospitality Group is an organization whose success is rooted in its service…
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Manager Electronics Engineering 3
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
The successful candidate will have personally executed hardware and electrical engineering activities as an engineer and led teams of hardware engineers, while operating as a…
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Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles
…Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our team based in Woodland Hills, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in…
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Senior Staff Electromechanical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Senior Staff Electromechanical Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Hardware Engineering…
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Principal Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne
Must have an understanding of application and implementations of flight test mechanical installations · Must have knowledge or experience navigating MIL-STD documents and specifications
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Principal/Sr. Principal Tooling Engineer Level 3/4 (A-shift)
Northrop Grumman
Clearfield
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Principal/Sr. Principal Tooling Engineer Level 3/4 - Integration & Offload is responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools,…
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2027 Manufacturing Engineer Intern- Commerce CA
Northrop Grumman
Commerce
- $21.5 to $48 USD / hour
…your career. We’ll support you with training, professional development and networking opportunities, and our shared vision of global…
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Space TS/SCI Operations and Maintenance SEIT Lead (Level 5)
Northrop Grumman
Rolling Meadows
Must have an active U.S
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Tooling/Principal Tooling Engineer Level 2/3 (B-shift)
Northrop Grumman
Clearfield
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Tooling/ Principal Tooling Engineer Level 2/3 - Integration & Offload is responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools,…
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Principal or Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Waynesboro
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer or a Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central…
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2027 Intern Engineer - Product Support
Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City
- $17.5 to $39.25 USD / hour
Support the development or update of B‑2 technical manuals, job guides, and engineering/maintenance documentation.
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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Melbourne, FL.
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On-Orbit Test Astrodynamics Engineer- 15K Sign-On-Bonus
Northrop Grumman
Colorado Springs
…our collaborative teams. As an On-Orbit Test Astrodynamics Engineer located in Colorado Springs, CO, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the…
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2027 Principal Guidance Navigation Control Engineer - Dulles VA
Northrop Grumman
Dulles
Perform analysis to support early design phase concept development including actuator sizing and placement, sensor selection and placement, attitude and position guidance, rendezvous,…
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Electrical Vehicle Prototype Development Engineer
ALTEN Technology USA
Long Beach, CA · Irvine, CA
As a Prototype Development Engineer, you will support the development, configuration, commissioning, maintenance, and test readiness of advanced Labcars, HIL benches, and related prototype…
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Camera Optical Illumination Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, CA
The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. The team is looking for an Optical…
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Principal HVAC Engineer
Worley
Houston, TX · Houston
…selection for largescale facilities, and participate in the development of Air flow schematic, Duct and Instrumentation Diagrams, and general equipment arrangements. Perform design and…
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Test Engineer
Actalent
Orange, CA
Job Title: Test EngineerJob DescriptionThe Test Engineer will play a pivotal role in the development and validation of new electromechanical products throughout the product development…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Gilbert, AZ
- $53 to $75 USD / hour
Job Title: Electrical Engineer Aerospace SystemsJob DescriptionThis role focuses on designing, developing, analyzing, and documenting electrical systems, subsystems, and components for…

Astranis

Senior Mechatronics Test Engineer

San Francisco, CA, United States

$145,000 - $195,000 USD

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Pay: $145,000 - $195,000 USD
Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Jan 27, 2026

Original job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.

With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.

Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Senior Mechatronics Engineer

As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer at Astranis, you will be responsible for developing, designing, and implementing tests and test systems (test support custom hardware) for all the custom mechanisms on our spacecraft. You'll prove that our suite of mechanism designs work across environments to guarantee success on orbit through rigorous tests on the benchtop and in environments (thermal, vacuum, vibe).

Role

Develop and design automated hardware and software solutions to test+validate mechanism hardware, interfacing with motors and controllers
Write software in Python to control bench equipment, devices under test, and other test hardware
Design and own testing racks used to develop, prototype and qualify mechanisms
Work closely with the design team to provide feedback and insight through prototyping and qualification process
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements

B.S. degree in mechatronics, electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
4+ years of relevant experience
A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
Comfort with ambiguity and turning high-level requirements into clear design/test objectives
Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, torque cells/sensors, power supplies, load cells, servomotors, encoders, etc.) and interfacing with mechanical hardware
Experience using Python
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.

Bonus

Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC
Mechatronics experience using hardware such as motors and mechanisms
Experience with CAD software (Solidworks, NX, etc.)
Experience with designing and building electrical harnesses and connectors
Experience automating tests, test equipment, or similar instrumentation

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$145,000 - $195,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.

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