Orbital Operations
Orbital Operations is seeking a Turbomachinery Mechanical Design Engineer to develop high-performance pumps, turbines, and rotating assemblies for their cryogenic propulsion system. This hands-on role involves managing the full hardware lifecycle from initial architecture trades and detailed mechanical design through manufacturing, assembly, and testing. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and flight qualification of the hardware.
Orbital Ops develops high-thrust, cryogenic-powered orbital spacecraft engineered for rapid maneuver, interception, defense, and on-orbit repositioning. Their Astraeus vehicle family is designed to deliver high delta‑v and mission‑speed responsiveness for LEO–GEO operations and payload hosting in space security applications. The company presents itself as defense‑ready and focused on deep engineering, fast iteration, and bold thinking to shape the next era of orbital operations. Orbital Ops combines advanced propulsion and systems engineering to provide responsive orbital maneuvering and defensive capabilities for government and commercial customers.
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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