# Mechanical Engineer at Wardstone

- Company: Wardstone (YC F25)
- What the company does: The Modular Interceptor Platform. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.wardstone.us
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: El Segundo, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $100K to $130K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-18
- Apply by: 2026-12-02
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/wardstone/jobs/CFCKb8f-mechanical-engineer?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/wardstone-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

We’re hiring several Mechanical Engineers to design, build, and test structures and mechanisms for our interceptors. You’ll take parts and assemblies from CAD through fabrication and test, and see them fly. You’ll report to the Mechanical Engineering Lead and work closely with our senior engineers, who will review your work and help you grow. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience designing and building hardware. Student rocketry, Formula SAE, or similar project teams count
- Solid CAD skills, including assemblies and drawings
- Working knowledge of structural analysis, including hand calculations and FEA
- Comfortable working hands-on in a shop and test environment
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). [Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.]

Tags: Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/wardstone-mechanical-engineer/