Mechanical Engineer

At AstroForge, our mission is to expand humanity’s capabilities to utilize the untapped resources in space. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will collaborate across engineering disciplines to help solve a broad set of problems in support of creating the first successful asteroid mining vehicle. The ideal candidate excels at working in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and iterate solutions for structure and electro-mechanical assemblies of vehicle and component subsystems
• Participate in initial mechanical design and trade studies, 3D modeling, creation of production drawings and maintenance of design data
• Interface with machine shops and internal teams to ensure final designs can be produced in accordance with project goals
• Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, test, and integration
• Thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for assemblies using both hand calculations and finite element analysis
• Failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal, loads, vibration and shock

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• If you feel you can be successful at this position, we strongly encourage you to apply.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Experience with CAD software packages
• Proficient and frequent use of hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided designs (CAD)
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes
• Working knowledge of thermal and structural FEA studies
• Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electro-mechanical assemblies
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
• Ability to work in an autonomously driven and demanding start­up atmosphere
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones