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LeoLabs enables military space commands, civil government agencies, and commercial operators to confidently detect, track, characterize, and respond to threats in space. Our proliferated, multi-mission radar network, real-time orbital data catalog, and AI-powered analytics support secure, safe, and dynamic space operations.

At LeoLabs, our core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Impact guide everything we do. We foster an environment where bold ideas are encouraged, doing the right thing is fundamental, and our work makes a meaningful difference in safeguarding space and our way of life on Earth. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to building the world’s most comprehensive living map of orbital activity, designed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our era. Together, we are preserving the U.S. and Allied advantage in space, driving the growth of the global economy, and enabling the future of space exploration and innovation.

At LeoLabs, the Hardware Engineering Team designs, develops, manufactures, and deploys the advanced radar systems which provide persistent orbital intelligence to our customers worldwide. As a Staff Mechanical Engineer on the Hardware Engineering team, you will contribute to the development of next-generation radar hardware operating at UHF, S-Band, and additional frequency bands. This role demands cross-functional collaboration within a high-performing and fast-paced team. Occasional international travel may be required. This is an in-person role on site at our headquarters in Menlo Park, CA and will report to the Hardware Engineering Manager.

· Lead the development of core mechanical structures and systems

· End-to-end mechanical design from prototype to production

· Close collaboration with electrical engineers and our construction team

· Structural, kinematic, and thermal analysis including simulation

· Proven track record of leading designs from prototype through production

· BSME (or equivalent) with 10+ years of relevant experience

· Expert proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent MCAD software

· Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing practices

· Experience in PCB and electronics enclosure design

· Strong rapid prototyping capabilities

· Expertise in designing defense, industrial, and/or scientific products

· Experience working with moving components, vehicle mounted components, and the associated shock and vibration testing requirements

· MSME with a concentration in thermal or structural design

· Experience working on RF applications, especially shielding and gasketing

· Experience designing to MIL-SPEC for extreme environments

· Complete our onboarding program designed to get you up to speed on our business, vision and team

· Gain an understanding about how your role fits into LeoLabs broader organization

· Learn about our existing projects and product roadmap

· Have designed and simulated prototype components for new design

· Be working with manufacturers on costing and preparing for initial prototype builds

· Have moved subcomponent designs into manufacturing to support the prototype build

· Begin contributing to system architecture discussions

· Have built a prototype of a new system

· Have completed a Bill of Materials for this first design

· Be working on additional designs for new systems

· Be preparing the first design for manufacturing and production

· Move multiple projects into the production phase of development

· Contribute to new designs on the product roadmap

· Contribute significantly to system architecture discussions

By applying to this job requisition, the applicant understands that any potential resultant employment offer is predicated upon an actual contract award being made to LeoLabs, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company"). Thus, any potential employment offer made by the Company to an applicant is conditional and is subject to the Company's sole discretion.

Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location. The compensation range for this position is $195,000 - 218,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We do not work with outside staffing agencies

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information regarding ITAR can be found at DDTC’s website