Payload Manufacturing Engineer

- Mid Level

About the position

At Interstellar Lab our mission is to build a future full of life, on Earth and beyond. We believe in a future where technology is enabling humans to live in harmony with nature, a future where biodiversity thrives and expands, a future where terrestrial life become multi-planetary. To build this future, we design, manufacture and operate controlled-environment biofarms that unleash the power of plants. On Earth and in Space. Our solutions combine Hardware, AI and Bioscience. We use controlled-environment technology to mimic a multitude of conditions to allow plants, fungi and microorganisms to grow faster and better. On Earth, we are pioneering molecular and bio-farming, boosting production of nutrients, metabolites and bioactive compounds in plants while providing a sustainable and safe source of plant materials. Our customers are large beauty, perfume, natural ingredients, food&beverage and neutraceuticals companies. To advance space exploration, we work with space agencies and private companies and provide them bio-farming units to grow efficiently food for astronaut and/or conduct research on impact of microgravity on plant molecular composition.

Responsibilities

• Support of internal engineering development on space exploration payloads and facilities (ISS, Orbital Stations and Lunar program).
• Perform engineering design evaluations.
• Produce other required design documentation.
• Fabricate and assemble new product development.
• Building complex mechanical assemblies to a high standard, which may include, high and low-voltage wiring, and pneumatics.
• Equipment operation including; forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and tractor trailers, for critical moves/lifts within the facility.
• Works directly with other design engineers and mechanical engineers to achieve a common design that meets the assigned schedules.
• Inspects parts and designs by vendors to verify compliance to specifications and drawings.
• Recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Confers with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
• Works independently with little direct supervision to support tight milestone schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required.
• 4-6 years of mechanic type or service technician type experience.
• Able to read blueprints and complete basic shop math.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Able to work independently and problem-solve efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well on a team.
• Willingness to provide constructive feedback to the engineering and production teams to improve tooling designs, processes, and parts.
• Able to stay organized with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in the Space Hardware industry preferred.
• Experience using CAD Software is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluent in French, Italian, German, or another language.

Benefits

• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
• Various other discounts and perks.