Staff Mechatronics Engineer
Saratoga, CA
E-Space US – Engineering, Manufacturing & Operations /
Full-Time /
On-site
Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure, and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
At E-Space, we’re focused on bridging Earth and space with the world’s most sustainable low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. We’re a team of bold thinkers, ambitious leaders and dynamic doers—and we’re disrupting NewSpace by fundamentally changing the design of legacy LEO space systems to deliver entirely new satellite capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed—to saving space, to protecting our planet and to turning connectivity into actionable intelligence.
Why this role is important:
- 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'll be doing:
- 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 bring to this role:
- 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
Extra Bonus points for the following:
- You’ve previously worked with polymer film materials, printed electronics, or complex conveyor systems
- You have a passion in origami
$50,000 - $200,000 a year
The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position in question, which is based on market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, depth of relevant experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply for the role and are selected for an interview
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.
