Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
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02-10-2025
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Job Description
Company: Reflect Orbital
Position Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Hawthorne CA (Greater Los Angeles Area)
Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Work Policy: In-office only (Relocation assistance available: $5000 $10000)
Visa Sponsorship: Reflect Orbital will sponsor new H1 visas for all roles
Equity: Offered (TBD shares)
Company Overview:
- Reflect Orbital is building a constellation of orbital reflectors that beam sunlight back to Earth after dark-extending solar power production into nighttime. Backed by Sequoia (its first space tech investment since SpaceX) the company is launching its first spacecraft in 2026. Reflect Orbital is a fast-moving team of 20 engineers led by a former SpaceX hardware leader now hiring standout builders to help shape the future of energy.
Role Summary
- As a Mechanical Engineer at Reflect youll own spacecraft hardware from clean-sheet to launch. Youll prototype iterate and qualify critical spacecraft subcomponents prioritizing real-world performance simplicity and mechanical elegance. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive under pressure embrace scrappiness and consistently deliver under tight timelines.
Responsibilities
- Deliver spaceflight-ready mechanical systems from concept through orbit
- Own spacecraft subassemblies and mechanisms from design to flight
- Conduct reliability analysis for space environments
- Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Take initiative on design build and test cycles-rapidly moving from idea to prototype
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Extensive CAD experience (e.g. SolidWorks NX Fusion 360)
- Owned spacecraft components from clean-sheet design to launch
- Strong knowledge of bolted joint mechanics tolerancing and GD&T
- Familiarity with manufacturing capabilities and constraints
- Experience designing complex mechanical systems with interdependencies
- Ability to balance analytical rigor with fast prototyping
- Proven experience in high-accountability engineering environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical Aerospace Manufacturing Industrial or Electrical Engineering
- Background at SpaceX Blue Origin NASA contractors (JPL APL) Lockheed Martin Northrop Ball Aerospace
- Experience at adjacent companies: Tesla Rivian Honeybee Robotics Rocket Lab Anduril Skydio
- Formula 1 engineers (UK)
- Former founders wild builders or hyper-performing generalists
- Experience in satellite systems deployables reflectors or custom aerospace mechanisms
Who They Will Not Hire
- Candidates with standard but unremarkable paths (e.g. good school average engineer)
- Engineers with no standout projects or record of ambition/obsession
- Candidates without a clear wait what! factor
Insider Scoop
- Formula 1 engineers in the UK are rarely poached by U.S. companies-this is a unique talent pool.
- The founder has strong SpaceX ties making it a key source of candidates.
- Additional target industries: satellite aerospace automotive medical devices.
- Relevant companies include SpaceX Blue Origin Northrop Grumman Lockheed Martin Ball Aerospace Maxar Raytheon L3Harris Planet Labs Rocket Lab Sierra Space Honeybee Robotics Tyvak and automotive/defense firms.
Mandatory Submission Questions
- Any standout wait what! factor (e.g. Olympian youngest team lead at Tesla viral project creator)
- Portfolio Personal website or technical project repo (GitHub site demo link)
Perks and Benefits:
- Full coverage of medical dental and vision plans
- HSA FSA 401K commuter benefits
- Unlimited PTO (mandatory 2 weeks off/year)
- Daily catered lunch
Interview Process
- Intro Chat (10 min): With CTO Chief Architect or CEO; focused on top accomplishments
- Portfolio Presentation: Deep dive into one high-impact impressive project
- Final Onsite (5 hrs): Team 1:1s technical brainstorm cultural fit
- Goal: Whoa thats impressive moment
Employment Type
Full-time
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