About Starpath

Starpath Robotics is developing a full stack solution for commercial scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. We are building one of the key enabling technologies that will make Humans a multi-planet species.

If high ownership, fast pace, working with hardware, and solving challenging problems sounds like a dream come true, come join the team!

Mechanical Engineer - Deployable Solar

Starpath's Solar team is designing and building some of the largest and most powerful vertically deployable solar arrays for the Lunar surface. Our initial mission will target 100(s) of kW scale, building on a clear path to 10+ MW. Starpath's solar team plays a critical part in Starpath's mission to build commercial-scale propellant production plants for the Moon.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, build, and test structures and process components for ultimate use on the Lunar surface
• Define & justify system requirements, conduct trade space analysis, document decision processes, and write operational procedures
• Interface with adjacent teams to cohesively integrate hardware with supporting subsystems

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with CAD and detailed engineering calculations/analysis
• Demonstrated ability to own projects from start to finish
• High levels of personal agency & productivity
• Evidence of exceptional engineering ability
• A desire to make Humans a multi-planet species

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in a technical field
• Experience with design of hardware for space applications
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  
  • Precision electric drive mechanisms
  • Functional qualification testing for space applications
  • Thermal management systems for space applications
• Track record of providing innovative solutions
• Excellent first principles reasoning
• A strong desire to make Humans a multi-planet species

Position Details

• Location: Los Angeles - Hawthorne
• Salary base rate is $80k-$160k/yr, plus equity package; compensation scales with candidate experience
• PTO & health/dental/vision coverage included
  
  EAR REQUIREMENTS:
  
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.