Electromechanical Engineer
Astrolab
Other Engineering
hawthorne, ca, usa
USD 120k-165k / year
Posted on Aug 27, 2025
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. 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.
We are seeking an experienced Electromechanical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the mechanical design, analysis, and qualification of electronic components for spacecraft and other aerospace systems. This role requires a strong background in thermal management, structural integrity, and materials science, with a focus on creating reliable and robust electronics packaging solutions for extreme environments.
- Department
- Vehicle Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $120,000 - $165,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Alastiar Valentine
What you'll Do:
- Design and Analysis: Develop mechanical and electromechanical designs for high-reliability electronics enclosures, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), and component mounting solutions. Conduct thermal, structural, and vibration analysis using FEA tools (e.g., FEMAP, Ansys, NASTRAN)
- Thermal Management: Design and analyze thermal control systems, including heat sinks, thermal pads, and heat pipes, to ensure electronic components operate within specified temperature limits. Perform first-order calculations
- Prototyping and Testing: Lead the design, fabrication, and assembly of electronics packaging. Integrate prototype and COTS electronics assemblies into functional avionics systems. Develop and execute test plans for environmental qualification, including TVAC, Vibration, Shock, Acoustic, and EMI testing
- Materials Selection: Select appropriate materials and processes for electronics packaging, considering factors such as mass, thermal properties, and resistance to radiation, EMI, and outgassing in a vacuum environment
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including 3D models, 2D drawings, and test reports
- Collaboration: Work closely with electrical engineers, manufacturing teams, and program managers to ensure designs meet all performance, schedule, and cost requirements
What’s Prepared You:
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in electronics packaging design for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries.
Technical Skills:
- FEA Expertise: Proficient in finite element analysis (FEA) software for thermal and structural analysis.
- CAD Proficiency: Strong skills in 3D CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Creo).
- Knowledge of Materials: In-depth knowledge of materials used in aerospace electronics, including aluminum alloys, composites, and thermal interface materials.
- Testing: Hands-on experience with environmental testing for shock, vibration, and TVAC, etc.
- Standards: Familiarity with aerospace and military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-340).
Additional Skills:
- Experience with hermetic sealing, venting, and micro-electronic packaging.
- Knowledge of PCB layout design and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
- Experience with wiring harness design and production.
- Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
What We Offer:
- 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
Stage 3:
Video Interviews
Stage 4:
On-site Interview
Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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 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.
