Electromechanical Engineer, All-Levels

Astrolab

. Lead mechanical and structural design of space-qualified electronics enclosures for launch random vibration, acoustic loads, and shock environments .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeHawthorne • California • United StatesJunior💰 $100,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and structural design of space-qualified electronics enclosures, with a strong focus on thermal management, electrical bonding, and integration of complex hardware systems. Proficient in using 3D CAD software and familiar with aerospace standards and practices.

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Mechanical Design EngineeringThermal Management Concepts3D CAD Software (Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks)Electrical Harness DesignAerospace Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Mechanical PackagingThermal Interface MaterialsElectrical GroundingGD&TFlight Drawing PackagesBonding and Grounding VerificationRigid-Flex PCB LayoutsHeat SinksCable RoutingMass-Elastic Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Capital HarnessZuken E3NX Electrical Routing

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree in STEM (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Spaceflight StandardsAerospace SystemsHigh-Reliability ApplicationsVacuum EnvironmentsPDRCDRTRRMRR

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead mechanical and structural design of space-qualified electronics enclosures for launch random vibration, acoustic loads, and shock environments
Select flight-proven materials, surface treatments, and staking compounds while balancing structural stiffness, thermal conductivity, electrical bonding, and outgassing limits
Produce flight drawing packages with GD&T, fastener torque schedules, and electrical grounding and bonding callouts
Collaborate with thermal analysis teams to verify conductive thermal paths from high-power die and board interfaces to chassis conduction decks and radiator interfaces in vacuum
Integrate passive and active thermal control hardware, including heat pipes, thermal straps, thermal interface materials, heaters, RTDs, thermistors, and MLI blankets
Architect static and articulated or dynamic harness installations, including cable wrap mechanisms, service loops, twist capsules, and flex or rigid-flex jumper assemblies
Design custom brackets, harness support trays, strain relief features, and breakout bulkheads optimized for mass, mass-elastic constraints, and design for manufacturability
Present and defend mechanical packaging, harness routing schemes, and thermal hardware implementations at PDR, CDR, TRR, and MRR reviews
Bridge electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines and own physical, electrical, and thermal interface boundaries
Take hardware from conceptual trade studies through cleanroom flight builds, environmental qualification, vehicle-level integration, and flight operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) related field
1+ years of experience designing and developing physical hardware for high-reliability applications
Experience using 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX, Creo, or SolidWorks, including mechanical packaging, sheet metal, and machined enclosures
Experience working with electrical harnesses, interconnects, wire routing, shielding, and grounding for complex hardware systems
Preferred: Experience applying thermal management concepts, including heat sinks, thermal interface materials, heaters, and thermal paths for hardware operating in controlled or vacuum environments
Preferred: Master’s degree in a STEM-related field
Preferred: Experience designing or supporting flight-qualified hardware for satellites, launch vehicles, lunar landers, space robotics, or other aerospace systems
Preferred: Experience using 3D harness routing or electrical routing tools, such as Capital Harness, Zuken E3, or NX Electrical Routing
Preferred: Experience developing rigid-flex PCB physical layouts or continuous-flex interconnects
Preferred: Experience with spaceflight interconnect standards, including IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum and NASA-STD-8739.4
Preferred: Experience designing or implementing MLI for vacuum environments
Preferred: Experience performing bonding and grounding verification, including low-resistance or milli-ohm measurements
Preferred: Experience designing or supporting vehicle harness bundles or avionics enclosures used in operational aerospace systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Weekly lunch stipend
Complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks