Starpath
The Senior Mechanical Engineer for Rotary Actuators at Starpath's Starlight team will own the architecture, design, and qualification of mechanisms that deploy and orient space solar power systems. This role involves leading technical trade studies, performing mechanical analyses, and guiding hardware from early development through flight qualification and production. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex design challenges and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high reliability in extreme environments.
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California, United States
Company Size
1-10 employees
Founded
2022
Starpath is an innovative company focused on making fully reusable missions to the Moon and Mars possible. Their mission encompasses the development of the essential infrastructure required for creating a self-sustaining city on Mars, including propellant production and solar energy technologies. With a strong commitment to space exploration, Starpath aims to enable humanity's transition into an interplanetary species by providing crucial resources and technologies for sustained life beyond Earth.
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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Sep 30, 2025