Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of space-powered Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are fundamentally changing the design, economics, manufacturing, coverage limitations and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
By building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system—with a unique antenna design, highly sustainable spacecraft system and low-cost, small portable end-user devices—we can extend global satellite coverage, capacity and connectivity beyond legacy space services to provide a new kind of IoT platform that lets users sense, track, connect and act on information gathered, anywhere.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to saving space, protecting our planet and turning connectivity into actionable intelligence.
What is the role:
- As a Staff Mechatronics Engineer, you will focus on the application of industrial automation to drive an assembly line of satellite hardware. This is a hands-on position, and you will engage with E-Space mechanical, electrical, RF, and material engineers to procure, design, validate, test, and operate an automated production system to create a uniquely designed, fully assembled product package.
- This position will report to the Head of Manufacturing Engineering will be based in Saratoga, CA.
What you will do:
- Conduct trade studies, establishes hardware requirements, designs mechanical components using CAD tools, and initiate procurement of automated manufacturing process equipment
- Manage characterization, qualification, and acceptance testing of in-house material and machine prototyping
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other subsystem engineers, providing DfX expertise to all product design teams
- Support digital manufacturing initiatives by simulating production equipment digital twin's and IIoT device integrations
- Create process documentation and lead operator training of manufacturing equipment
- Develop plant transformation plans for brownfield and greenfield sites
- Apply project management skills (schedule, cost, communications) and coordination of internal and external resources to execute projects in a timely and cost-effective manner
What you will bring:
- You have a Bachelor’s/Master's/PhD of Science in Industrial, Mechanical, Robotics Engineering or equivalent, plus 5-10 years' experience in relevant fields
- You have a solid understanding of PLC ladder logic programming, machine G-code, or other machine control software languages such as Codesys
- You have demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, small-team environment and ability to manage competing priorities
- You're excited to adopt new manufacturing technologies, actively seeking the latest machine design trends, and can demonstrateacreative design process
- You can demonstrate a functional knowledge of low voltage controls, vision systems. electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics and robotics
- You have the ability to travel internationally up to 25% of your time
Bonus points:
- You’ve previously worked with polymer film materials, printed electronics, or complex conveyor systems
- You have a passion in origami
We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and inorbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.
