Real job — pulled straight from Astrolab’s careers page · Verified September 20, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
Astrolab is hiring a Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Engineering — a full-time, based in Hawthorne, CA role. Apply directly on Astrolab's careers page below.
Mechanical Engineer (Vehicle Engineering), Entry to Mid-Level
Department: Vehicle Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hawthorne, CA, Hawthorne, California
The Astrolab design team works collaboratively to design, develop and implement exceptional engineering solutions to enable off planet exploration. As a Mechanical Engineer within that team, you will be responsible for the design, development, test, flight, and operation of novel structures, mechanisms, and thermal hardware critical to the Astrolab lunar rover. You will report to our mechanical engineering manager.
What you'll do:
- Collaborate with the engineering design team to understand the mechanical needs of the Astrolab rover, leveraging experience to contribute to the evolution of the design
- Design and analysis of mechanical systems at the full system, sub system, and component level using software simulation methods and experimental test data
- Define component requirements, understand lunar operational constraints and effectively communicate these within the team
- Make flight hardware selection decisions and develop the build flow for integrating this hardware into the vehicle for flight
- Develop test plans to validate and qualify mechanical subsystems for flight, coordinating with both in-house and external test facilities to execute testing
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) field
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical system engineering
- Experience using CAD software for part modeling and development
- Experience using software packages for finite element modeling and analysis
- Experience in design for manufacturing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of parts
- Master’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) field
- Experience in the engineering of structures, mechanisms, electro-mechanical systems, thermal hardware
- Experience planning and executing flight hardware development programs from the ground up
- Experience specifying and executing hardware qualification and acceptance test programs
- Ability to mentor and develop more junior mechanical engineers to build an effective design team
Benefits and Perks
- Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- 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, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
- Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Engineering at Astrolab?
The required skills for Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Engineering at Astrolab include: Mechanical Engineering.
What is the seniority level for Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Engineering at Astrolab?
Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Engineering at Astrolab is a Entry / Mid Level level position.
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