approach venture
The Flight Hardware Design Engineer will design, analyze, and build mechanical systems for the company's first spacecraft, including deployment mechanisms, launch restraints, and structural interfaces. This role involves taking components from concept and CAD through analysis, build, and qualification testing, as well as designing fixtures and ground hardware for test campaigns. The position is ideal for a hands-on mechanical engineer seeking broad ownership and the opportunity to see their designs fly.
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California, United States
Company Size
1-10 employees
Founded
2021
Approach Venture is a frontier technology consulting firm delivering strategic guidance to aerospace, defense, and deep-tech startups. They specialize in business development, market expansion, and government contracting, including SBIR/STTR proposal writing, plus executive recruiting for aerospace and defense roles. The firm also offers fundraising support to help deep-tech and frontier-tech ventures raise capital. Serving clients across the United States, Approach Venture helps startups identify opportunities, form strategic partnerships, and secure funding in highly regulated, technical markets.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
View leadership team, funding history,
and employee contacts for approach venture.
Mid to Senior Level Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer
rendezvousrobotics
Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I
Rocket Lab
Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Avionics Mechanical Packaging - TeraWave
Blue Origin
Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I
Rocket Lab
Mechanical Engineer, Spacecraft Design
AstroForge
Mechanical Engineer, Mechanisms
AstroForge