Senior Mechanical Engineer, Xona Space Systems
$130-190k
Office located in Burlingame, CA
Satellite navigation system
Be an early applicant
Satellite navigation system
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$130-190k
Office located in Burlingame, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To remove the boundaries from modern technologies by providing precise and protected navigation services anywhere on Earth.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Over 5 years of relevant professional experience
- Solid understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystems
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Proficient in finite element analysis tools such as Femap, NASTRAN, or equivalent
- Hands-on experience in defining vibration environments and conducting mechanical tests on spacecraft and components
- Familiarity with DMIG generation and associated processes
- Proficient in SolidWorks PDM, with strong skills in SolidWorks modeling and generating technical drawings
- Knowledgeable in AI&T processes
- Capable of writing and documenting detailed test plans, proposals, and procedures
- Skilled in extracting and defining test requirements during test campaign development
- To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
What the job involves
- As a Structural FEA and DMIG Engineer at Xona, you'll be at the heart of designing and perfecting the models for our innovative payloads, ground support equipment (GSE), and test fixtures
- Collaborating with a talented team of EE, RF, Thermal, and ME designers, you’ll bring your expertise in FEA to guide critical design and material decisions, ensuring every detail is up to the challenge
- You’ll have the opportunity to lead the development and maintenance of the FEA models and be a key player in supporting AI&T efforts, making sure our designs perform perfectly under real-world conditions
Our take
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) is crucial for autonomy, tying vehicles to their environment and making autonomous operation possible. Xona Space Systems is developing a network of small satellites to provide high-precision PNT services, essential for modern technologies like autonomous vehicles and robotics.
The company has set its sites on pushing the limits of modern technology, setting itself apart in its space with its PULSAR service, which offers superior accuracy, availability, and security compared to traditional GPS. This makes it crucial for the widespread adoption of autonomous systems in unstructured environments.
The company has already secured millions in Series A funding, which will accelerate the deployment of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Its partnerships with the US Space Force and industry leaders highlight the growing confidence in its innovative approach, while future plans include the commercialisation of PULSAR, which will enable autonomous systems to operate effectively anywhere.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
May 2024
$19m
SERIES A
Aug 2023
$1.2m
GRANT
Total funding: $54.3m
Company values
- Commitment to integrity and the betterment of humanity
- Audacity to challenge the status quo
Company HQ
Baywood Park, CA
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Leadership
Brian Manning
(CEO)Previously worked as a Responsible Engineer on Thrust Structure for SpaceX, and an Engineering Manager for Power Solutions International.
Tyler Reid
(CTO)Was also a Lecturer at Stanford University and a Research Engineer in Controls and Automated Systems at Ford Motor Company.
Adrien Perkins
(VP of Engineering)Worked as a Research Assistant for Stanford University and was Lead Software Developer at Callsnapp.
Bryan Chan
(VP of Corporate Strategy)Also the Co-Founder, President and CEO at Night Crew Labs. Previously Co-founded and was Technical Director for Mothership Communications.
Jerami Martin
(Mechanical Lead)Also works as a Mechanical Design and Systems Engineer at Pumpkin. Prior to this, they were an Engineer at Crosstrac Engineering.
Kazuma Gunning
(Director of Navigation and Software)Previously worked as a GNSS Modeling and Simulation Engineer for Booz Allen Hamilton and was a Doctoral Student at Stanford University.
Paul Tarantino
(Director of Integration and Test)After studying at Stanford University, they went on to work as a Propulsion and Fluid Flight Systems Engineering Intern for the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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