The Mechanical Engineer will design satellite structures, create CAD models, develop build documents, and support testing for E-Space's satellite hardware.
Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of space-powered Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are fundamentally changing the design, economics, manufacturing, coverage limitations and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
By building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system—with a unique antenna design, highly sustainable spacecraft system and low-cost, small portable end-user devices—we can extend global satellite coverage, capacity and connectivity beyond legacy space services to provide a new kind of IoT platform that lets users sense, track, connect and act on information gathered, anywhere.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to saving space, protecting our planet and turning connectivity into actionable intelligence.
As the Mechanical Engineer, Structures you will play a critical role in driving our mission to make data universally available, secure and actionable anywhere on the planet. The ideal candidate has prior experience working on a spacecraft engineering team with a passion for designing and manufacturing satellite structures.
This position will report to the VP, Satellite Platform and will work closely with the broader engineering team.
This position requires at least 3 solid years (non-academic) Satellite experience
This role is based in our Saratoga, CA office.
What you'll be doing:
- Work closely with the satellite sub-system teams to design satellite structures and mechanisms
- Be a CAD modeling expert (SolidWorks) managing your CAD assemblies and drawings
- Develop build documents and drawings for your hardware
- Define, build and test your designs from 3D printed engineering units to flight hardware
- Support the fabrication assembly and testing of our flight build
What you will bring to this role:
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience using your CAD skills to develop and build models and drawings
- Experience successfully implementing your design solutions in a complex space
- Experience with mechanical design to survive extreme environments and challenging mass constraints
We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.
E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.
#LI-HT1
Why E-Space is right for you:
We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:
• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
Top Skills
Cad
Solidworks
E-SPACE Los Gatos, California, USA Office
449 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA, United States, 95030
Similar Jobs
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
The role involves overseeing assembly processes, collaborating with engineers, creating work instructions, and supporting manufacturing innovations for the Terran R rocket.
Top Skills:
Assembly ProcessGd&TMachiningTooling
Artificial Intelligence • Robotics • Automation • Manufacturing
The Mechanical Engineer will design, integrate, and validate load-bearing fiber components for humanoid robots, focusing on mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and data analysis.
Top Skills:
Fiber Based ComponentsMaterials ScienceMechanical Engineering
Aerospace • Defense
The Mechanical Engineer will lead structural design and analysis for space vehicles, ensuring structural integrity through detailed calculations and hands-on tests.
Top Skills:
AnsysFemapMatlabNastranPythonSiemens NxSolidworks
What you need to know about the San Francisco Tech Scene
San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area attracts more startup funding than any other region in the world. Home to Stanford University and UC Berkeley, leading VC firms and several of the world’s most valuable companies, the Bay Area is the place to go for anyone looking to make it big in the tech industry. That said, San Francisco has a lot to offer beyond technology thanks to a thriving art and music scene, excellent food and a short drive to several of the country’s most beautiful recreational areas.
Key Facts About San Francisco Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 365,500; 13.9% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Meta
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, consumer technology, software
- Funding Landscape: $50.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
- Research Centers and Universities: Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; University of San Francisco; Santa Clara University; Ames Research Center; Center for AI Safety; California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
