# Founding Mechanical Engineer at Pillar Space Systems

- Company: Pillar Space Systems
- What the company does: Reusable satellites that stay in orbit — rentable infrastructure for microgravity manufacturing. You bring the payload; the spacecraft is already there. Backed by South Park Commons.
- Company website: https://pillarspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $135K to $215K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-17
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pillarspace/df5b288b-2d1e-47df-9192-821a52a4a6bd
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pillar-space-systems-founding-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

We're seeking a Founding Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of structural and mechanical design from first principles — driving projects from concept through analysis, build, and qualification. In this role, you'll have a direct and significant impact on our technology and the team we build together. Own the end-to-end mechanical and structural design of cutting-edge flight-grade hardware — from concept through detailed design, prototyping, qualification, integration, and deployment.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
- 2+ years designing, building, analyzing, and testing complex mechanical or electromechanical hardware
- Proficiency in professional CAD software (NX, CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
- Strong fundamentals in machine design, structural sizing, mechanism design, and electromechanical integration
- Experience with hand calculations, tolerance analysis, and FEA
- Proficiency with GD&T and engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5)

Tags: Engineering