Designs, builds, tests, and iterates lightweight mechanical structures and subsystems for solar-powered stratospheric aircraft. Requires 2+ years hands-on experience with composites, sheet metal, and first-principles engineering in fast-paced environment.
120k – 220k/yr
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About the role
What you’ll do
Design and fly lightweight, high-reliability structures for stratospheric aircraft
Own mechanical subsystems from concept to flight
Perform first-principles sizing, trade studies, and rapid iteration
Build, test, break, and refine flight hardware
Support integration, production, and flight operations
Work closely with avionics, GNC, power, RF, and software teams
What we’re looking for
2+ years designing, analyzing, or building real mechanical hardware
Strong fundamentals in structures, materials, and first-principles engineering
Experience with lightweight structures, composites, sheet metal, or bonded assemblies
Comfortable moving fast, owning outcomes, and working hands-on in the factory and field
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