Mechanical Engineer - Rover

Design mechanical components and assemblies, translating system requirements into practical hardware.

Conduct trade studies and first-order calculations to evaluate concepts, size components, and understand design margins.

Create CAD models, engineering drawings, and supporting analyses.

Work with suppliers and internal teams to fabricate, assemble, and troubleshoot prototypes and flight hardware.

Develop and execute test plans to verify performance and support environmental qualification.

Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and software engineers to resolve interfaces and meet integration milestones.

Document design decisions and test results, participate in design reviews, and use findings to improve the hardware.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Hands-on experience designing, building, or testing mechanical hardware through professional work, internships, research, student teams, or substantial personal projects.

Experience using 3D CAD software such as NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.

Understanding of engineering fundamentals, including statics, mechanics of materials, dynamics, and heat transfer.

Familiarity with engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical drawings.

Ability to reason through unfamiliar problems, explain assumptions, and connect analysis to physical hardware.

Clear technical communication and the ability to work effectively across disciplines.

Experience taking a component or assembly from concept through fabrication and testing.

Experience with finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS or Abaqus.

Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and designing for manufacturing and assembly.

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Electromechanical actuators, motors, geartrains, or bearings.

• Passive mechanisms, flexures, deployable structures, or precision assemblies.

• Structural analysis, rigid-body dynamics, or vibration.

• Thermal hardware or electronics packaging.

Experience planning or supporting vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum, or other environmental testing.

Experience developing hardware for space, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or another demanding operating environment.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.