Karman+-posted 6 days ago
$100,000 - $160,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Broomfield, CO
11-50 employees

Karman+ We are inventors, designers, engineers, scientists, tinkerers, entrepreneurs, adventurers, artists, activists, global citizens, architects, musicians, builders, writers, athletes and space nerds. We partner with the best minds and most experienced teams across industry and academia, bringing together the knowledge, experience, and skills required to navigate our critical path. Mission We want to mine space resources from near-Earth asteroids to provide abundant, sustainable energy and resources in space and for Earth. Vision Asteroid mining has lived at the intersection of scientific research and popular culture for decades, with as many academic papers published as there are books, TV shows and movies about it. Access to resources, with its finite nature and disparate distribution, plays an essential part in the geopolitical web of power and wealth. It has defined economic growth to such an extent that we have been using them as primary demarcation lines and identifiers in our history, from the stone to bronze and iron age to our current silicon age. But our resources-driven growth faces a massive existential challenge, with climate change, ecosystem degradation and resource depletion demanding a complete reset. Humanity needs to shift global transportation, manufacturing, construction and energy onto a sustainable path. Expanding beyond the Kármán line is where we believe transformative future growth and innovation will be found. Recent missions by NASA (OSIRIS-REx & DART) and JAXA (Hayabusa2) have firmly pushed the idea of using space resources from academic research into commercial opportunity. We believe the Regolith Age , powered by abundant space resources, is an inevitability that we can accelerate. We value these principles: Diversity of thought . We believe that different perspectives drive better results. We aim to build diverse teams and a diverse company. Ownership, feedback and accountability. Ideas improve through collaboration, discussion and iteration. Decisions don’t follow the same pattern and revert to the mean when made in a group. We aim to have clear ownership, accountability for results and autonomy to deliver. No silos. We build cross-functional teams to be able to deliver on our goals. There are no predefined lanes for people to operate in, information is pushed out across all teams to make sure we benefit from cross-pollination. High talent bar, no aholes. We optimize for potential and a growth mindset. We value experience, but only when balanced with self-awareness and first principles thinking. Small is beautiful. The best results as well as the best work experience come from a small team of talented people working towards a common goal. At Karman+, we’re building spacecraft systems that will take us beyond Earth orbit, enabling the "Regolith Age" of asteroid mining . For the High Frontier mission, we need a seasoned and hands-on mechanical engineer to plan, lead, and execute the build of our autonomous asteroid-mining spacecraft . This is a critical role for an engineer who thrives in dynamic environments, meticulously defines lean processes, and enjoys leading complex integration What it takes to be successful in this role: As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) team, you will own the end-to-end planning and execution of flight vehicle mechanical builds, leading technicians, and defining the standards that ensure mission success. This position is highly collaborative —you will work with every subsystem team (Avionics, Thermal, Propulsion, Software) and serve as a central figure coordinating the flow from component readiness to launch vehicle integration.

  • Take ownership of the planning and execution of subsystem builds
  • Panel preparations with inserts, fastener lubrication and kitting, and surface treatments.
  • Subsystems builds to individual panels (Ex, propulsion panel)
  • Take ownership of the planning and execution of vehicle builds
  • Define the build flow, what gets installed when and why
  • Oversee technicians and participate in installations to the flight vehicle
  • Ensure sufficient chassis grounding of all components
  • Harness and plumbing routing
  • Mechanical alignments and measurements
  • Write and execute work instructions
  • Lead day-to-day mechanical operations on the build floor
  • Coordinate with electrical test team to complete vehicle powered testing
  • Define and maintain mechanical integration processes and standards, including but not limited to…
  • Installation of threaded inserts
  • Epoxy preparation and application
  • MLI fabrication and installation
  • Thermal interface material cutting and installation
  • Fastener lubrication, torquing, and staking
  • Connector staking
  • Ground strap installation
  • Thermal strap installation
  • Harness/plumbing routing and securement
  • Cleaning and bakeouts
  • Thermocouple/thermistor application to surfaces
  • Help develop and refine inventory management systems
  • Continuously improve inventory processes to ensure good traceability without excessive procedural overhead
  • Maintain inventory and calibration records for tools, consumables, and flight parts
  • Maintain facilities such as cleanrooms and environmental test labs
  • Ensure cleanroom is stocked with all equipment and consumables needed for a space vehicle build campaign
  • Define cleanroom processes and ensure proper adherence
  • Maintain cleanroom cleaning logs and FOD control
  • Plan and execute unpowered vehicle tests
  • Solar array deployment
  • Vehicle mass measurement
  • Vehicle level vibration
  • Integrated system leak checks
  • Oversee propellant load and unload operations performed by fluids vendors
  • Create and enforce internal standards for safe handling of propellant and pressurized systems.
  • Plan and execute critical lift and vehicle transportation operations
  • Plan and execute mechanical integration to the launch vehicle
  • Hands-on experience planning and executing spacecraft builds
  • Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices
  • Ability to develop lean processes and work instructions
  • Experience executing a launch campaign
  • Knowledge of vibration and thermal testing
  • BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field).
  • BS or MS in engineering, aerospace engineering, or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of direct experience in spacecraft AI&T, mechanical integration, or related hardware build roles.
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
  • Hands-on experience executing a launch campaign, including coordination and integration to the launch vehicle (e.g., SpaceX transporter mission).
  • Experience defining harness standards and training others on process compliance.
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools and version-controlled documentation.
  • Equity Incentives - Participate in our shared success.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for top tier plans with additional buy-up plan options.
  • Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability covered by Karman+
  • Basic Life Insurance covered by Karman+
  • 401k plan
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off - We focus on what you get done, not how many hours or days you work.
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