TerraFirma is transforming construction through automation and bold engineering—faster, safer, and cheaper. Join us in building the future from Texas. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
About the role
Design mechanical systems with enclosures, actuators, linkages, mounts, and custom brackets for remote operation of heavy machinery Rapidly prototype and iterate using 3D printing, CNC machining, and other in-house fabrication methods
What they're looking for
- B.S. in Electromechanical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
- Hands-on experience designing and assembling mechanical systems with actuators and sensors
- Proficient in mechanical prototyping using 3D printing, machining, and basic fabrication tools
- Familiarity with field deployment challenges like mechanical fatigue, waterproofing, and ruggedization
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines with electrical and software teams
- Experience designing electromechanical systems for Drones, Electric Vehicles, Aircraft, or Robotics strongly preferred
More about this role
At TerraFirma, we’re redefining how the world moves earth for construction. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Kleiner Perkins and Bain Capital Ventures, TerraFirma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer.
At SpaceX, we were part of the teams that built the largest rocket in human history, launched the largest constellation of satellites ever made, and delivered connectivity to millions of people worldwide. What we learned was simple: infrastructure is everything.
At Starbase, the biggest barrier to launching missions to Mars was not building the rocket. It was how slow, expensive, and complex it was to build the infrastructure around it. We lacked buildings, roads, water, power, communications, and waste management, and constructing them took far more time and resources than it should have.
From a first-principles perspective, that doesn't make sense. It shouldn't be this hard or costly to create the foundations for progress. That’s when we realized something important: the same engineering mindset that enabled us to tackle space exploration and mass manufacturing could be applied to infrastructure. By bringing the principles of...
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