CAD Engineer Associate

Who you are

• Hold a four-year B.S. degree or currently pursuing a M.S. in either mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design
• Has a passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on development
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience with GD+T and engineering drawings
• Experience with design of complex assemblies and components
• Experience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems
• Experience with surface modeling

What the job involves

• As an Associate, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on complex projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns and associates have designed and tested hardware/software that have gone to space, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis
• Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university. If you have not already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program
• Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structures
• Maintain and improve our design library and data infrastructure
• Develop, ideate, and document considerate practices that enable good and efficient design

Benefits

• An equity stake in the company
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited vacation days
• Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day
• Complementary OneMedical membership
• Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop
• Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF
• Generous, fully-paid ‍parental leave