Prototyping Engineer

Astera Institute(3 months ago)

HybridFull TimeJunior$125,000 - $175,000Residency

About this role

The Prototyping Engineer at Astera Institute will support the Mars Warming Research team by designing, developing, and testing core functionalities of a Mars surface test payload, including a particle dispenser, storage system, and lidar for plume tracking. Responsibilities involve CAD design, system sizing, basic structural analysis, and conducting field tests to evaluate system performance. This role requires proficiency in embedded systems and manufacturing techniques, as well as the ability to work independently to advance the Technology Readiness Level of the prototype components. The engineer will collaborate with a small team and contribute to technical presentations and reports.

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Required Skills

CAD Design
System Sizing
Structural Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Fast Manufacturing
Sensor Array Set-Up
Data Processing
Embedded Systems
Workshop Skills
Testing

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About Astera Institute

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Astera Institute is dedicated to empowering visionary science and technology projects that aim to create transformative progress for humanity. The institute focuses on incubating high-leverage ideas in their nascent stages, promoting systemic change through entrepreneurial experimentation. Notably, Astera runs various programs including a residency, open science initiatives, and research in artificial general intelligence (AGI), all designed to advance human civilization and open up new frontiers in technology and science. With a mission to shape the future, Astera bridges innovative thought with practical application.