Developer of a line of software-defined telescopes designed to improve space observation capabilities. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
We’re hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, build, and support mechanical and optomechanical systems from concept through production and field deployment. You will independently own components and subsystems while working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams in optics, electrical engineering, software, manufacturing, and test.
What they're looking for
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of relevant engineering experience in aerospace, optics, robotics, automation, precision equipment, or similar industries
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or similar
- Experience creating production-ready engineering drawings and bills of materials
- Working knowledge of mechanical analysis methods, including stress, thermal, tolerance, and vibration analysis
- Experience with FEA software such as ANSYS, Nastran, SolidWorks Simulation, or similar
More about this role
At Observable Space, we're redefining how humanity observes and connects with the universe. We're a vertically integrated, high-growth, space technology company building industry-leading precision optics platforms for Earth and in space. Our systems are trusted by thousands of customers, including NASA, JPL, SpaceX, Boeing, RTX, the US Space Force and the U.S. Department of War, leading research institutions and international partners.
We combine precision opto-mechanical hardware, embedded compute, cloud orchestration, and developer-friendly APIs into world class products at scale with in-house manufacturing. From advanced ground stations, on-orbit sensor suites, free space optical lasercom, to distributed compute platforms, we deliver the foundational systems enabling continuous, real-time navigation, observation, and communication in space.
Observable Space is backed by top-tier institutional investors including Lux Capital, Upfront Ventures, RTX Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners and Embedded Ventures. To learn more, visit observable.space .
We’re hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, build, and support mechanical and optomechanical systems from concept through...
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