Mechanical Engineer, Astranis

• This role requires strong problem-solving skills, sound mechanical judgment, hands-on hardware experience, and enthusiasm for developing novel design solutions
• B.S. or M.S in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design with a focus on electronics packaging, RF packaging, or enclosure design
• Proficiency in mechanical 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or Creo)
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, structural design, and thermal management for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and their enclosures
• Practical knowledge of RF isolation techniques and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies in mechanical enclosures
• Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, engineering drawings, and design for manufacturability
• Hands-on experience with hardware prototyping, thermal interface materials, precision machining, and assembly processes
• Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria

Desirable

• As an Astranis Mechanical Engineer focused on Electronics Packaging and RF Components, you will design, analyze, build, and test enclosures for critical spacecraft electronics and RF components
• You will contribute across the complete hardware lifecycle from requirements definition and concept development through detailed design, supplier coordination, assembly, and environmental testing
• Working at the intersection of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and RF engineering, you will solve challenging problems involving EMI/EMC isolation, high-power-density thermal management, and survivability in the launch environment
• You will own the enclosure’s physical architecture, interfaces, manufacturability, and environmental robustness while partnering closely with RF and electrical engineers to verify electromagnetic and electrical performance
• Design, analyze, build, and test space-grade electronics enclosures, RF housings, and PCBA mounts
• Implement effective RF isolation and EMI shielding techniques, including gasketing, cavity design, and precision machining interface controls
• Collaborate closely with RF, Electrical, and Systems engineering teams to develop requirements for mechanical constraints, connector interfaces, signal integrity, and environmental loads
• Integrate electronics units into the spacecraft design, developing procedures to optimize assembly, wire routing, and thermal interface material application