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Spacecraft Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer

Astranis· Engineering
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San Francisco, CA$110k - $145kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

GSE design engineer role focused on designing, fabricating, and maintaining ground support equipment and tooling for spacecraft assembly, test, lifting, and handling at Astranis.

Responsibilities

  • - Own the cradle-to-grave design, analysis, fabrication and commissioning of mechanical fixtures and tooling required for spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, lifting and handling.
  • “- Manage the configuration, documentation and lifecycle of all ground support equipment using PLM/PDM systems.
  • “- Define, trade, and develop concepts for tooling interfaces and operating procedures.
  • “- Collaborate with design engineering and production to define fixture and tooling specifications, qualification plans, and introduce to production.
  • “- Collaborate with external vendors and contractors during the design, fabrication, testing and commissioning phases of large-scale tooling.
  • “- Perform mechanical analysis via hand calculations and FEA to ensure tooling meets stability, structural and safety requirements.
  • “- Produce quick-turn or prototype tooling to unblock late-breaking production roadblocks.
  • “- Develop operation, proof-testing, and preventative maintenance plans for all test fixtures and tooling.

Qualifications

  • - Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
  • - 2+ years professional experience in mechanical design, analysis and fabrication of hardware
  • - Hands-on experience with handling, lifting, or integration of large, complex assemblies
  • - Proficiency in 3D CAD and creating detailed drawing packages per ASME Y14.5
  • - A passion for hardware development and fast-paced, hands-on design
  • - Strong cross-functional communication and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • - Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting high-level priorities

Skills

Required:Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplineMechanical design and fabrication3D CADHands-on handling, lifting, or integration of large assemblies

Benefits

  • - Equity package
  • - Healthcare (subsidized)
  • - Disability and life insurance
  • - 401(k) retirement planning
  • - Flexible PTO
  • - Free on-site catered meals
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Astranis

Advanced satellites for high orbits.

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock, and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

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