Lead Mechanical Engineer: Structures
Astrolab
Other Engineering
hawthorne, ca, usa
USD 140k-190k / year
Posted on Apr 23, 2025
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
- Department
- Vehicle Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $140,000 - $190,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Craig Western
What you'll do:
- Lead a team of interdisciplinary engineers with a focus in structural design, analysis, and optimization within Vehicle Engineering
- Create systems-level vehicle layout and architecture compliant with design requirements
- Maintain schedule, development milestones, budget, and resource allocation
- Design concepts/ solutions and first-order analysis
- Drive the design and development of mechanical systems and structures
- Support the development of materials for design review milestones (DCR, PDR, CDR, etc) and act as the reviewer and approver for design unit progression
- Capture, report, and analyze quality objective data
- Participate in management Review meetings
- Participate in internal and external audits of this process
- Manage documented information for this process
- Train the team and new or transferred employees in this process
- Support goals and objectives of AS9100
- Conduct weekly 1 on 1 meetings with direct reports
- Conduct semi-annual reviews with direct reports
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM field
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical system engineering or design/analysis of structures
- 3+ years of experience leading a team of engineers
- Experience using CAD software for part modeling and development (NX preferred)
- Experience using software packages for finite element modeling and analysis
- Experience in design for manufacturing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of parts
Benefits and Perks
- Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Ownership in the company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible time off and parental leave
- On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
- Flexible work environment
About Astrolab
Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…
Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Application Review
Stage 2:
Recruiter Phone Interview
Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space. We value diversity at Astrolab, and we strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.
