# Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Company: [Starpath Space]() - Location: Hawthorne, CA - Team: Starmine - Employment type: Full Time - Salary: $140K – $200K - Posted: July 11, 2026 ## Job description **About Starpath** Starpath Robotics is developing a full-stack solution for commercial scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. We are building one of the key enabling technologies that will make humans a multi-planet species. If high ownership, fast pace, working with hardware, and solving challenging technical problems sound like a dream come true, come join the team! **Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer** In this role, you will be responsible for the development of critical mechanical systems on Starpath’s Rover platform. Depending on your prior work experience, you may work on a variety of systems, such as: (1) low-cost, high-reliability electromechanical actuators, (2) various structures and passive mechanisms, or (3) thermal control systems and autonomy hardware integration. You will own these systems from developing design requirements through to flight. **Responsibilities:** * Own architectures, systems, subsystems, and components from requirements to deployment * Conduct trade studies and perform first-order calculations to define system requirements * Determine qualification testing criteria in accordance with spaceflight testing standards * Validate subsystems & components via testing in a simulated launch/Lunar environments * Work cross-functionally with adjacent teams to incorporate electrical/thermal/software requirements while meeting integration timeless and system milestones * Identify & action high-level improvements to program operation and direction **Required Qualifications:** * B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline * 5+ years of experience developing hardware systems for space applications * Experience with CAD (NX, Catia, SolidWorks, etc) and analysis (ANSYS, ABAQUS, etc) tools * Working knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and structural analysis * Strong technical communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment **Preferred Qualifications:** * Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field * 10+ years of experience developing hardware systems for space applications * Track record of owning spaceflight hardware across the entire product lifecycle (design, analysis, qualification, and operation) * Extensive experience with one of the following: + Space-grade electromechanical rotary actuators and drive systems + Space mechanisms (passive, flexures, deployables, etc) + Rigid body dynamics and/or vibration analysis * Experience running shock, vibration, thermal, and other environmental qualification campaigns **Position Details:** * Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA * Compensation scales with candidate experience + Senior: salary base rate is $140-$180k/yr, plus equity package + Principal: salary base rate is $160-$200k/yr, plus equity package * PTO and health/dental/vision coverage include EAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant 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. ## Apply [Apply on Starpath Space]() Canonical job page: