Orbital Robotics
Founding Mechanical Engineer
$90K–$150K
Huntsville · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of hands-on hardware development experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Develop and integrate mechanical robotic systems for in-orbit applications, from prototyping through qualification and flight-ready deployment.
What you'll do
- Lead hardware development from early prototyping through integration and deployment.
- Design and integrate multi-DOF robotic arms and end effectors for on-orbit applications.
- Perform FEA and support assembly, troubleshooting, and qualification testing.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
- 2+ years of hands-on hardware development experience focused on mechanical design, robotics, or satellite systems.
- Experience with 3D CAD, mechanical analysis (FEA), design for manufacturing, and prototyping tools including CNC machining and 3D printing.
- General familiarity with Linux and Python; willing to work on-site in Madison, AL, with occasional travel to Seattle.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
- Experience designing and operating robotic arms, space-grade qualification testing, radiation hardening, or flight-environment test benches.
Pay
$90K – $150K USD base salary
Tools
3D CAD, Solidworks, FEA, CNC machining, 3D printing, Linux, Python
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