Overview Energy
The Mechanism Engineer at Overview Energy is responsible for designing, developing, and ensuring the performance of spacecraft mechanisms, such as deployable structures and moving subsystems, crucial for solar energy deployment from orbit. This role encompasses creating detailed design specifications, conducting dynamic modeling, and executing qualification tests, while collaborating with manufacturing and integration teams to support space environments. Candidates should have a background in mechanical engineering or aerospace with significant experience in spacecraft mechanisms, force analysis, and environmental testing.
Headquarters
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Company Size
1-10 employees
Founded
2022
Overview Energy is a space energy company that builds satellites designed to capture solar energy in geosynchronous orbit and beam it to Earth as near-infrared light for use by solar projects on the grid. Their system delivers continuous, 24/7 clean energy without reliance on weather conditions or costly ground infrastructure upgrades. The company has already demonstrated its technology through an airborne power transfer and is working toward grid-scale energy delivery in the early 2030s.
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
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