GITAI
Mechanical Engineer, Space Robotics
$100K–$155K
Los Angeles, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Apr 24, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years of relevant experience; internship, research, and extracurricular project experience counts.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The role requires U.S. citizenship and may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. ITAR eligibility requirements also apply.
About the job
Owns end-to-end mechanical development of spacecraft and robotics hardware, from design and fabrication support through assembly, integration, testing, and design improvement.
What you'll do
- Design and iterate mechanical hardware for robotic, spacecraft, satellite, and propulsion systems.
- Coordinate with electrical and software engineers on requirements, interfaces, and assembly configurations.
- Assemble and integrate prototypes, plan and run tests, investigate failures, and use results to improve designs.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 1+ years of relevant experience designing, analyzing, and supporting manufacturing of electro-mechanical systems or mechanisms; internship, research, and extracurricular project experience counts.
- Proficiency with mechanical CAD; experience creating mechanical drawings and maintaining drawing packages.
- Hands-on mechanical assembly, integration, and testing ability; able to safely lift and move up to 40 pounds.
Pay
USD $100,000 – $155,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
mechanical CAD
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