Mechanical Engineer
Saratech Inc, San Francisco, CA, United States
About the Opportunity
Saratech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, analysis, assembly, and testing of advanced spacecraft systems for a cutting‑edge aerospace program. This role offers hands‑on involvement across the full hardware lifecycle, from concept through environmental testing, in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
Salary Range
$85 - $110 per hour
Qualifications and Experience
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
3+ years of spacecraft mechanical design and integration experience (or equivalent)
Proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred)
Experience with structural and thermal hand calculations (FEA preferred but not required)
Experience designing and fabricating composite and/or metallic components
Ability to generate engineering drawings with appropriate GD&T
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
Self‑motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Design, analyze, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and solar arrays
Define loads, interfaces, and functional requirements at component and system levels
Select materials and mechanical components suitable for space environments
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
Contribute to spacecraft‑level mechanical architecture
Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate avionics and wiring harnesses
Perform mechanical and/or thermal analyses using hand calculations and analysis tools
Generate manufacturing drawings, manage bills of materials (BOMs), and source components
Participate in hands‑on prototyping, assembly, and functional testing
Support sub‑assembly and vehicle‑level environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, etc.)
Design ground support equipment including assembly jigs, test fixtures, and mass offload systems
Support vehicle integration efforts across engineering teams
Assist with improvements to manufacturing, test, and integration facilities
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Skills and Abilities
Experience with spacecraft environmental testing (launch vibration, thermal vacuum)
Passion for hands‑on hardware development
Experience with composite structures
Proficiency with NX
Experience with Thermal Desktop and/or NX Nastran
Machine shop prototyping experience (CNC mill/router, mill, lathe, laser cutter, 3D printer)
Experience with Python or other programming languages
Other Requirements
Complies with all organizational policies and procedures
Maintains strict confidentiality of all customer and/or employee information to assure customer and/or employee rights are protected
Adheres to policies regarding notification of absence and PTO requests
Attends all mandatory management and staff meetings
Represents the organization in a respectful and professional manner
Attend and comply with annual health, safety, training, and education requirements
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
Additional Information
Physical demands:
Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Follow detailed complex directions, reason and problem‑solve
The person will frequently communicate and converse with other staff; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Company participates in E-Verify
Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
This job description is subject to change at any time
Benefits
Insurance: All full‑time regular employees (and dependents) are eligible to get medical, dental, vision coverage. Employees also can buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, life insurance, long and short‑term disability.
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company's 401(k) with company matching.
Paid Time Off: All full‑time regular exempt employees are eligible for our discretionary time‑off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date. All full‑time regular non‑exempt employees are eligible for our paid time‑off plan after 90 days, with a 3.33‑hour accrual per pay period.
Paid Holidays: All full‑time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full‑time non‑exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.
Paid Sick Time: All full‑time and part‑time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or the minimum sick time required by the state.
Equal Employment Opportunity Notice
Paydarfar Industries, Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Subject to background check
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Saratech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, analysis, assembly, and testing of advanced spacecraft systems for a cutting‑edge aerospace program. This role offers hands‑on involvement across the full hardware lifecycle, from concept through environmental testing, in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
Salary Range
$85 - $110 per hour
Qualifications and Experience
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
3+ years of spacecraft mechanical design and integration experience (or equivalent)
Proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred)
Experience with structural and thermal hand calculations (FEA preferred but not required)
Experience designing and fabricating composite and/or metallic components
Ability to generate engineering drawings with appropriate GD&T
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
Self‑motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Design, analyze, procure, assemble, and test spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and solar arrays
Define loads, interfaces, and functional requirements at component and system levels
Select materials and mechanical components suitable for space environments
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
Contribute to spacecraft‑level mechanical architecture
Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate avionics and wiring harnesses
Perform mechanical and/or thermal analyses using hand calculations and analysis tools
Generate manufacturing drawings, manage bills of materials (BOMs), and source components
Participate in hands‑on prototyping, assembly, and functional testing
Support sub‑assembly and vehicle‑level environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, etc.)
Design ground support equipment including assembly jigs, test fixtures, and mass offload systems
Support vehicle integration efforts across engineering teams
Assist with improvements to manufacturing, test, and integration facilities
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Skills and Abilities
Experience with spacecraft environmental testing (launch vibration, thermal vacuum)
Passion for hands‑on hardware development
Experience with composite structures
Proficiency with NX
Experience with Thermal Desktop and/or NX Nastran
Machine shop prototyping experience (CNC mill/router, mill, lathe, laser cutter, 3D printer)
Experience with Python or other programming languages
Other Requirements
Complies with all organizational policies and procedures
Maintains strict confidentiality of all customer and/or employee information to assure customer and/or employee rights are protected
Adheres to policies regarding notification of absence and PTO requests
Attends all mandatory management and staff meetings
Represents the organization in a respectful and professional manner
Attend and comply with annual health, safety, training, and education requirements
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
Additional Information
Physical demands:
Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Follow detailed complex directions, reason and problem‑solve
The person will frequently communicate and converse with other staff; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Company participates in E-Verify
Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
This job description is subject to change at any time
Benefits
Insurance: All full‑time regular employees (and dependents) are eligible to get medical, dental, vision coverage. Employees also can buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, life insurance, long and short‑term disability.
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company's 401(k) with company matching.
Paid Time Off: All full‑time regular exempt employees are eligible for our discretionary time‑off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date. All full‑time regular non‑exempt employees are eligible for our paid time‑off plan after 90 days, with a 3.33‑hour accrual per pay period.
Paid Holidays: All full‑time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full‑time non‑exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.
Paid Sick Time: All full‑time and part‑time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or the minimum sick time required by the state.
Equal Employment Opportunity Notice
Paydarfar Industries, Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Subject to background check
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