Orbital Robotics
Mechanical Engineer I
$75K–$125K
Huntsville · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 0–2 years.
- 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, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Develops and integrates mechanical robotic hardware for on-orbit applications, from prototyping through flight-ready integration, testing, and deployment.
What you'll do
- Drive mechanical hardware development from early prototyping through deployment.
- Design, integrate, assemble, and troubleshoot robotic systems, including multi-DOF arms and end effectors.
- Perform FEA structural and thermal analysis and support qualification testing such as TVAC, shock, and vibration.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
- 0–2 years of hands-on hardware development experience focused on mechanical design, robotics, or satellite systems.
- Experience with 3D CAD, FEA, design for manufacturing, and prototyping tools including CNC machining and 3D printing.
- General familiarity with Linux and Python.
Nice to have
- Experience designing and operating robotic arms or conducting qualification testing for space-grade or high-reliability hardware.
- Experience with radiation hardening and shielding for SEE/TID mitigation, or building test benches that simulate flight environments.
Pay
$75K – $125K (base salary); 0.1% – 0.5% (compensation type not stated)
Tools
FEA, 3D CAD, Solidworks, Linux, Python, CNC machining, 3D printing, TVAC
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