Astra

Astra

Mechanical Engineer - General Applications

Alameda, CA · Staff+ · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$76k-$115kDetected 16 days ago
CybersecuritySolidWorksCATIASiemens NXANSYSFEACFDThermal AnalysisStructural AnalysisGD&TMIL-STDMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • We provide lunch and there's plenty of snacks and drinks to get you through the day.

Responsibilities

  • The Opportunity Mechanical Engineers at Astra design, analyze, build, and qualify hardware end-to-end - from clean-sheet concept through flight.
  • Depending on your team and level, you may work on spacecraft propulsion components, launch vehicle structures, ground support equipment, fluid systems, or test infrastructure.
  • Mechanical Engineers at Astra design, analyze, build, and qualify hardware end-to-end - from clean-sheet concept through flight.
  • Across all of these, the expectation is the same: be a hands-on contributor who takes accountability for the full lifecycle of what you build.

Requirements

  • All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant's status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency
  • in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws.

Nice to have

  • You will work on an interdisciplinary team alongside systems, propulsion, electrical, controls, and software engineers to bring complex hardware to life.
  • You'll operate in a fast-paced, self-driven environment where the pace of iteration is rapid and the stakes are real.

Compensation

  • $76k-$115k

Benefits

  • $160,000-200,000 Salary and Benefits We're competitive in compensation and offer equity as part of the package.
  • We have great benefits that include health, vision, dental, and 401K in comparison to other startups.

Company info

  • Astra's mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet.

Equal opportunity

  • Please contact us to request accommodation.
  • All rights reserved, Astra is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant's status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any req

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