Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Power Electronics Engineer – Space Solar
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath's core mission and the greater space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest cost and highest performance space solar ever, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath's equipment on the Moon and Mars.
Responsibilities:
Design, qualify, and bring to scaled production high voltage power conversion for array conditioning
Flow down system requirements, conduct trade space analysis, and conduct design from system topology to schematic to layout
Design, manufacture, and test prototype hardware on rapid iteration timelines
Select manufacturing methods and equipment to achieve low cost scalability
Interface with adjacent teams to package hardware into viable mechanical systems
Define qualification and acceptance criteria to achieve reliability in the mechanical, thermal, and radiation environments of space
Management of hazardous high voltage testing
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering
2+ years of experience building, testing, and debugging PCBAs
An ability to learn skills and theory quickly to meet project requirements
A desire to make Humans a multi-planet species
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience with high efficiency DC power converter design
Experience in defensive design against high voltage effects including primary and secondary arcing, partial discharge, and insulation breakdown
Experience harnessing economies of scale in space applications
Experience with acceptance and qualification standards typically used both for terrestrial PCBs (e.g. IPC) and spaceflight (e.g. NASA STD)
Desire and capability to develop hardware on rapid timelines
Desire and capability to own hardware from prototype to production
Desire and capability to build test support hardware (custom harnessing, fixtures, etc.) and facilitate test campaigns
A strong desire to make Humans a multi-planet species
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Intern & Associate Engineers
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Internship
Department: Engineering
Travel: Occasional
Application Type: Rolling / Ongoing
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Intern & Associate Engineers
We hire early-career engineers on a rolling basis throughout the year — both Interns (currently enrolled students) and Associates (recent graduates or Master's students). Applications are reviewed continuously; strong candidates are moved to screens as opportunities open across our teams. Whether you're joining us for a summer, a semester, or the start of your career, you'll work on real hardware alongside senior engineers, with real ownership from day one.
We hire across all of Starpath's programs — space solar, lunar surface infrastructure, and manufacturing operations — and across mechanical, chemistry, materials, electrical, software, manufacturing, and test disciplines. When you apply, tell us which program and discipline best match your background and interests.
Responsibilities:
Own a scoped project as a contributing member of a discipline team — design, analysis, test, manufacturing, or process development
Ramp on Starpath's engineering process, tools, and technical stack under the mentorship of senior engineers
Contribute to design reviews, test campaigns, and manufacturing improvements
Present your work internally and, for interns, at the end of your internship
Take on progressively harder problems as you build depth
Ask hard questions and push back when something doesn't make sense
Required Qualifications:
For Interns: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics, computer science, or a related discipline. Must be a rising junior or senior at the time of the internship and returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter/semester
For Associates: Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics, computer science, or a related discipline; 0-2 years of full-time experience (internships and academic research applicable)
Collegiate project team or laboratory experience (e.g., Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Aero Design, Rocketry / IREC / Spaceport America Cup, Solar Car, Robotics (FRC/VEX), CubeSat/small satellite teams, or comparable)
CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings, or equivalent discipline-specific hands-on tool proficiency
Demonstrated hands-on fabrication, laboratory, or build skills
High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles in your discipline
U.S. Person status is required, as this position needs to access export-controlled data
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior internship experience and/or leadership on a collegiate project team or research laboratory
Depth in a specific discipline through research, senior projects, or industry work
Experience with industry-standard tools in your discipline (e.g., NX/Teamcenter, SolidWorks, or Onshape for mechanical; FEA/CFD for analysis; wet chemistry and characterization for materials; embedded C for controls software)
Ability to integrate across disciplines — mechanical, electrical, software, or chemistry
Experience with machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, laser cutting, PCB assembly, or comparable fabrication skills
Coursework or research in areas relevant to space, chemistry, materials, robotics, or manufacturing
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starmine
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath Robotics is developing a full-stack solution for commercial scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. We are building one of the key enabling technologies that will make humans a multi-planet species.
If high ownership, fast pace, working with hardware, and solving challenging technical problems sound like a dream come true, come join the team!
Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer
In this role, you will be responsible for the development of critical mechanical systems on Starpath’s Rover platform. Depending on your prior work experience, you may work on a variety of systems, such as: (1) low-cost, high-reliability electromechanical actuators, (2) various structures and passive mechanisms, or (3) thermal control systems and autonomy hardware integration. You will own these systems from developing design requirements through to flight.
Responsibilities:
Own architectures, systems, subsystems, and components from requirements to deployment
Conduct trade studies and perform first-order calculations to define system requirements
Determine qualification testing criteria in accordance with spaceflight testing standards
Validate subsystems & components via testing in a simulated launch/Lunar environments
Work cross-functionally with adjacent teams to incorporate electrical/thermal/software requirements while meeting integration timeless and system milestones
Identify & action high-level improvements to program operation and direction
Required Qualifications:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of experience developing hardware systems for space applications
Experience with CAD (NX, Catia, SolidWorks, etc) and analysis (ANSYS, ABAQUS, etc) tools
Working knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, and structural analysis
Strong technical communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
10+ years of experience developing hardware systems for space applications
Track record of owning spaceflight hardware across the entire product lifecycle (design, analysis, qualification, and operation)
Extensive experience with one of the following:
Space-grade electromechanical rotary actuators and drive systems
Space mechanisms (passive, flexures, deployables, etc)
Rigid body dynamics and/or vibration analysis
Experience running shock, vibration, thermal, and other environmental qualification campaigns
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starmine
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Senior Robotics Software Engineer - Lunar Rover Localization
In this role, you will own the software for accurately determining and tracking the position of our lunar rovers as they navigate on the surface of the Moon. This position requires strong technical understanding of localization algorithms and hands-on experience getting localization systems to work robustly on real robots in the real world.
The right candidate for this job is someone who can decide on a technical approach, write the software to implement that approach, test the system on the real rover and in simulation, evaluate the performance of the system, understand where it works well and where it works poorly, decide whether to refine this approach or pivot to a different approach, and repeat this entire cycle quickly.
Responsibilities:
Design a technical approach that addresses the specific challenges of rover localization on the Moon
Develop software for accurately determining the position of our rover on the lunar surface based on sensor data (e.g. IMU, cameras, LIDAR, odometry, star tracker, sun sensors, terrain matching)
Test and evaluate localization performance on our rover prototypes at our lunar analog test site
Test and evaluate localization performance in Gazebo-based mission simulations based on NASA lunar terrain data
Work closely with other members of the software team to integrate localization with other parts of our autonomy system (e.g. path planning, hazard avoidance)
Required Qualifications:
5+ years experience programming in Python and/or C/C++
Experience developing software to control real robots
Experience with non-GPS robot localization techniques (e.g. INS, EKF, factor graphs, SLAM)
Evidence of exceptional engineering ability
Degree in Computer Science or a related field OR demonstrated excellence at coding via significant professional experience
Outstanding communications skills
A desire to make humans a multi-planet species
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with outdoor robots and/or autonomous vehicles
Experience with robots operating in natural terrain
Experience with LIDAR-based localization (e.g. LIDAR odometry, LIDAR SLAM)
Experience with vision-based localization (e.g. visual odometry, VSLAM)
Experience with terrain matching techniques for localization
Experience programming in ROS/ROS2
Experience with robot simulators (e.g. Gazebo, Mujuco)
Experience developing software for aerospace applications
Experience developing and deploying software in production
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Test Engineer (Solar Chemistry) - Space Solar
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath's core mission and the greater space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest cost and highest performance space solar ever, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath's equipment on the Moon and Mars.
As a Test Engineer – Solar Chemistry on the Starlight team, you will plan, build, and execute the tests that validate the materials and chemistry behind our perovskite solar cells. You'll stand up the test stands and characterization workflows that connect chemistry decisions to device-level performance, stability, and lifetime — from precursor formulations through finished cells.
Responsibilities:
Execute test campaigns characterizing perovskite materials, films, and devices — including IV, EQE, photoluminescence, stability/degradation testing, and accelerated aging
Build and operate test setups for solution-processed thin-film characterization, including environmental control (moisture, oxygen, temperature, illumination)
Run stability and degradation tests under controlled environmental conditions (moisture, oxygen, thermal, UV, light soaking) and analyze degradation pathways
Partner with the materials and polymer chemistry teams to design experiments that connect chemistry, processing, and device performance
Build data acquisition and analysis workflows for high-throughput characterization across precursor formulations, deposition conditions, and interface treatments
Investigate test anomalies and degradation failures; partner with chemistry and manufacturing engineering to close issues
Write and execute test procedures and contribute to qualification reports
Push back on unnecessary complexity — simplify test setups, eliminate redundant verification, and cut overhead wherever it doesn't add value
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, applied physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
1+ years of hands-on experience characterizing thin-film, optoelectronic, or photovoltaic materials and devices (internship and academic research applicable)
Hands-on experience with materials and device characterization techniques and the ability to interpret electrical, optical, and chemical data
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's or PhD in a relevant discipline with research experience on perovskite, thin-film PV, or related optoelectronic materials
Direct experience with perovskite device characterization — IV, EQE, hysteresis analysis, photoluminescence, time-resolved spectroscopy
Hands-on experience with stability and degradation testing — moisture/oxygen control, thermal cycling, UV exposure, light soaking, accelerated aging
Familiarity with solution-processed deposition methods and the connection between processing conditions and device performance
Experience building or operating glovebox-based test setups and characterization workflows
Proficiency with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent for data acquisition and analysis
Familiarity with statistical analysis of test data, design of experiments (DOE), or high-throughput screening workflows
Familiarity with aerospace test standards (e.g., GEVS, AIAA S-111/S-112 for solar cells) and accelerated life testing for space-grade hardware
Exposure to aerospace, space, or other high-reliability hardware environments
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Mechanical Engineer (Structures) - Space Solar
The Structures team designs and builds the mechanical backbone of Starpath's hardware — the primary and secondary structures, mechanisms, and interfaces that must survive the punishing loads of launch and the extreme environments of space and planetary surfaces. From the systems that produce water, power, and oxygen on the Moon to the equipment bound for Mars, every subsystem depends on structures that are light, strong, and manufacturable at rate.
As a Mechanical Engineer on the Structures team, you will own load-bearing hardware from concept through flight — designing, analyzing, testing, and qualifying the structures that hold Starpath's systems together.
Responsibilities:
Own mechanical structures from concept through detailed design, analysis, fabrication, test, and flight — including primary and secondary structures, brackets, housings, and mechanisms
Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA to size hardware for launch, landing, thermal, and operational loads, maintaining positive margins with appropriate factors of safety
Generate detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings with proper GD&T, and select materials, fasteners, and joining methods suited to the space environment
Define and execute structural qualification and acceptance testing — static load, vibration, shock, and modal — and correlate analytical models to test data
Work closely with manufacturing to design for manufacturability and rate, and with thermal, avionics, propulsion, and controls teams to integrate structures into the larger system
Drive mass optimization and design simplification without compromising structural integrity
Push back on unnecessary complexity — simplify load paths, reduce part count, and cut overhead wherever it doesn't add value
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace, structural, or a related engineering discipline
1+ years of mechanical design or structural engineering experience (internship and academic experience applicable)
Proficiency with 3D CAD and the ability to produce detailed engineering drawings with GD&T
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Proficiency with FEA tools (e.g., Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, or Femap) for static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue analysis
Experience designing flight hardware that has survived launch and operated in space, or other high-reliability hardware for extreme environments
Familiarity with launch and landing load environments — quasi-static loads, random vibration, shock, and coupled loads analysis
Hands-on structural test experience — static load, vibration, shock, and modal survey — including test-to-model correlation
Experience with lightweight, load-optimized structures across machined, sheet-metal, welded, and composite/bonded construction
Knowledge of materials selection, fasteners, and joint design for thermal cycling, vacuum, and radiation environments
Experience designing mechanisms such as deployables, hinges, latches, and actuators
Familiarity with aerospace structural standards and margin policies (e.g., NASA-STD-5001, GEVS)
Exposure to aerospace, space, or other high-reliability hardware environments
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Mechanical Engineer (Rotary Actuators) - Space Solar
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath's core mission and the greater space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest cost and highest performance space solar ever, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath's equipment on the Moon and Mars.
As a Mechanical Engineer focused on rotary actuators, you will design, analyze, and qualify the rotating mechanisms that deploy and orient Starlight's solar arrays — solar array drive assemblies, deployment hinges, latches, and gimbals — that must operate flawlessly through launch, deployment, and years of continuous motion in the space environment.
Responsibilities:
Own rotary actuator designs from concept through detailed design, analysis, build, test, and flight — including solar array drive assemblies (SADAs), deployment hinges, dampers, latches, and gimbals
Select and integrate motors, gearheads, bearings, slip rings, and position sensors; size drivetrains for required torque, speed, lifetime, and backlash
Perform mechanism analysis — torque margin, friction budgets, stiffness, backlash, jitter, and life — and verify performance against requirements through hand calculations and FEA
Specify lubrication, materials, and surface treatments suited to vacuum, thermal cycling, and radiation; manage tribology and wear over mission life
Design and execute mechanism qualification and acceptance testing — functional, life, vibration, shock, thermal-vacuum, and torque-margin testing
Partner closely with electrical, controls, and avionics teams on motor drive electronics, feedback sensing, and closed-loop control of actuators
Work with manufacturing to design for assembly, alignment, and rate production of precision rotating hardware
Push back on unnecessary complexity — simplify mechanisms, reduce part count, and cut overhead wherever it doesn't add value
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline
1+ years of mechanism, actuator, or precision mechanical design experience (internship and academic experience applicable)
Proficiency with 3D CAD and the ability to produce detailed engineering drawings with GD&T
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Hands-on experience designing rotary mechanisms — actuators, gearboxes, gimbals, hinges, or drive assemblies — for flight or other high-reliability applications
Proficiency selecting and integrating brushless DC motors, harmonic drives, planetary gearheads, and precision bearings
Familiarity with space-rated tribology — dry-film and wet lubricants, bearing preload, and life testing under vacuum and thermal cycling
Experience with slip rings, twist capsules, or other rotary power/signal transfer devices
Working knowledge of motor drive electronics, encoders/resolvers, and closed-loop position or velocity control
Experience executing mechanism qualification campaigns — life test, thermal-vacuum, vibration, and shock — and correlating results to analysis
Familiarity with aerospace mechanism standards and practices (e.g., NASA-STD-5017, AIAA mechanisms guidance)
Exposure to solar array deployment systems, SADAs, antenna pointing mechanisms, or similar spacecraft mechanisms
Exposure to aerospace, space, or other high-reliability hardware environments
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Frequent
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Space Solar
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath's core mission and the greater space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest cost and highest performance space solar ever, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath's equipment on the Moon and Mars.
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer on the Starlight team, you will own the most critical processes on our space solar manufacturing line — defining how we scale from prototype to high-rate flight production. You'll set the technical direction for process development, drive yield and rate across the line, and mentor a growing manufacturing engineering team.
Responsibilities:
Own the technical strategy for key manufacturing processes — including cell-interconnect-coverglass (CIC) integration, interconnect welding, coverglass attach, and panel layup — from development through high-rate production
Drive yield, rate, and cost across the solar manufacturing line, setting and hitting performance targets that scale with the business
Design and qualify precision tooling and automated cells that protect fragile hardware, eliminate assembly error, and minimize cycle time
Lead automation initiatives for novel processes such as cell laydown, interconnect bonding, and coverglass placement to ensure repeatability at scale
Partner deeply with cell and panel design engineering to shape solar array architecture through design for manufacturing (DFM), driving decisions that materially reduce cost and complexity downstream
Stand up in-process inspection systems — electroluminescence imaging, IV/flash test, and automated optical inspection of weld and bond joints — to catch defects at the source and continuously improve first-pass yield
Lead the handoff of solar hardware from development into production, ensuring processes are documented, stable, and ready to scale
Mentor manufacturing engineers, set technical bar, and grow the team's capability as the line scales
Push back on unnecessary complexity — simplify specs, streamline workflows, and cut overhead wherever it doesn't add value
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in aerospace, manufacturing, materials, mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline
6+ years of manufacturing and process design experience, with demonstrated ownership of processes from development through production
Track record of taking manufacturing processes from prototype through qualification and into stable, high-rate production
Experience leading technical work across cross-functional teams (design, quality, operations, supply chain)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Direct experience manufacturing photovoltaic hardware — solar cells, strings, panels, or arrays — ideally multi-junction (III-V) cells for space or other high-reliability applications
Deep expertise in cell interconnect joining processes such as parallel-gap resistance welding or tab bonding, including process development, qualification, and weld/bond inspection
Hands-on experience scaling a manufacturing line from low-rate prototype to high-rate production, including rate readiness reviews and yield improvement campaigns
Experience leading automation programs — defining requirements, selecting integrators, and qualifying automated cells for production use
Proficiency with coverglass attach, encapsulation, and adhesive/RTV bonding processes for solar hardware
Strong background in electrical characterization of solar cells and panels — LIV/flash testing, electroluminescence, and IV-curve analysis
Proficiency in FMEA, statistical process control (Cp/Cpk), and root-cause investigation methodologies
Experience using SQL or other data management tools to drive priorities and measure line performance
Prior experience mentoring or leading manufacturing engineers
Exposure to aerospace, space, or other high-reliability hardware environments
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Thin-Film PV Materials Scientist – Space Solar
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath's core mission and the greater space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest cost and highest performance space solar ever, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath's equipment on the Moon and Mars.
As a Thin-Film PV Materials Scientist on the Starlight team, you will own the materials and process chemistry behind our perovskite solar cells. You'll drive the chemistry decisions that determine cell efficiency, yield, environmental stability, and lifetime in space — from precursor formulation through deposition, interface engineering, and integration with encapsulation.
Responsibilities:
Develop and optimize precursor formulations and solution-processed deposition routes for perovskite solar cells, including film growth, post-treatment, and process scaling
Engineer charge transport layers, interfaces, and contact stacks to maximize cell efficiency and operational stability
Drive root-cause investigations on yield, efficiency, and degradation issues — connecting chemistry to electrical and optical performance
Develop environmental stability strategies — moisture, oxygen, thermal, UV, and radiation tolerance — and partner with the polymer/encapsulation team on integration
Characterize materials, interfaces, and devices using techniques such as XRD, XPS, photoluminescence, and IV/EQE
Translate bench chemistry into stable, reproducible, high-yield processes in partnership with manufacturing engineering
Push back on unnecessary complexity — simplify chemistries, reduce process steps, and cut overhead wherever it doesn't add value
Required Qualifications:
Master's or PhD in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, applied physics, or a related discipline
Graduate research experience with perovskite, thin-film photovoltaic, or related optoelectronic materials
Demonstrated ability to connect materials chemistry to device performance through characterization and analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in a relevant discipline with a research focus on perovskite photovoltaics
Direct experience with solution-processed deposition methods — spin coating, blade coating, slot-die coating, or vapor-assisted deposition
Hands-on experience with precursor formulation, solvent engineering, and additive optimization
Familiarity with charge transport materials, interface passivation, and contact stack engineering
Experience scaling perovskite chemistry from research scale to larger-area or pilot manufacturing
Knowledge of perovskite degradation mechanisms and stability strategies (moisture, oxygen, thermal, UV, radiation)
Familiarity with glovebox and cleanroom operations, chemical safety, and contamination control
Exposure to aerospace, space, or other high-reliability hardware environments
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Polymer Chemist – Space Solar
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath's core mission and the greater space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest cost and highest performance space solar ever, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath's equipment on the Moon and Mars.
As a Polymer Chemist on the Starlight team, you will own the polymer materials, encapsulation systems, and barrier chemistries that protect our perovskite solar cells from the space environment. You'll drive the formulation, qualification, and integration decisions that determine how well our arrays survive moisture, oxygen, thermal cycling, UV, and radiation across years on orbit — while staying compatible with the underlying perovskite chemistry.
Responsibilities:
Develop, formulate, and qualify polymer encapsulants, edge seals, barrier films, and adhesives for perovskite solar hardware
Engineer moisture and oxygen barrier systems with ultra-low water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) and oxygen transmission rate (OTR) to protect perovskite cells
Develop low-temperature curing and lamination processes compatible with perovskite-cell processing constraints
Drive root-cause investigations on bonding, outgassing, delamination, and ingress-driven degradation across manufacturing and qualification testing
Characterize polymer materials and bonded joints using techniques such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, WVTR/OTR, and lap shear/peel testing
Evaluate polymer and encapsulation performance under space environments — vacuum outgassing (ASTM E595), thermal cycling, UV, atomic oxygen, and ionizing radiation
Translate bench chemistry into stable, high-yield production processes in partnership with cell, panel, and manufacturing engineering
Push back on unnecessary complexity — simplify chemistries, reduce cure times, and cut overhead wherever it doesn't add value
Required Qualifications:
Master's or PhD in polymer chemistry, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline
3+ years of hands-on experience with polymer encapsulants, adhesives, or barrier films for sensitive optoelectronic or electronic devices (graduate research applicable)
Demonstrated ability to connect polymer chemistry and processing to device-level reliability outcomes
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in a relevant discipline with a focus on encapsulation, barrier materials, or polymer chemistry for optoelectronic devices
Direct experience formulating or qualifying encapsulation systems for moisture- and oxygen-sensitive devices (perovskite PV, OLED, OPV, or flexible electronics)
Hands-on experience with ultra-low WVTR/OTR barrier materials, including multilayer and inorganic-organic hybrid barrier stacks
Familiarity with low-temperature cure systems — UV, moisture cure, low-temperature thermal — compatible with perovskite processing constraints
Experience with surface preparation, adhesion science, and bond strength testing
Knowledge of space-grade material requirements — low outgassing (ASTM E595), UV stability, atomic oxygen resistance, and radiation tolerance
Experience scaling polymer processes from bench to high-rate production
Exposure to aerospace, space, or other high-reliability hardware environments
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Test Engineer – Space Solar
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath's core mission and the greater space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest cost and highest performance space solar ever, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath's equipment on the Moon and Mars.
As a Test Engineer on the Starlight team, you will plan, build, and execute the tests that prove our solar hardware is ready for flight. From electrical characterization of individual cells through panel-level environmental testing, you'll stand up the test stands, write the procedures, run the campaigns, and analyze the data that drives our hardware decisions.
Responsibilities:
Execute test programs for space solar hardware — from cell-level electrical characterization through panel and array environmental testing
Build and operate test stands, fixtures, and data acquisition systems for electrical, thermal, mechanical, and environmental testing
Run environmental tests — thermal vacuum (TVAC), thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and humidity — including test setup, execution, and post-test data review
Perform electrical characterization of solar hardware — LIV/flash testing, electroluminescence imaging, dark IV, and degradation analysis
Investigate test failures and anomalies; partner with design and manufacturing engineering to close issues
Write and execute test procedures and contribute to qualification reports
Influence hardware design from a testability perspective — flag instrumentation access, alignment features, and design choices that make hardware easier to qualify
Push back on unnecessary complexity — simplify test setups, eliminate redundant verification, and cut overhead wherever it doesn't add value
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or advanced degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, materials, physics, or a related engineering or science discipline
1+ years of hardware test engineering experience (internship and academic research applicable)
Hands-on experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline
Direct experience testing photovoltaic hardware — solar cells, strings, panels, or arrays — ideally multi-junction (III-V) or perovskite cells for space or other high-reliability applications
Hands-on experience operating solar simulators (e.g., Spectrolab, AAA-class) and interpreting LIV/flash test data
Familiarity with electroluminescence imaging, dark IV analysis, and other diagnostic techniques for solar hardware
Experience supporting environmental test campaigns — TVAC, thermal cycling, vibration, shock
Familiarity with aerospace test standards (e.g., GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, AIAA S-111/S-112 for solar cells)
Proficiency with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent for data acquisition and analysis
Experience with test fixture and stand design, including thermal and electrical interfaces to hardware under test
Exposure to aerospace, space, or other high-reliability hardware environments
Compensation & Benefits
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Competitive salary plus equity package; compensation scales with candidate experience
PTO & health/dental/vision coverage included
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Frequent
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Manufacturing Engineer - Space Solar
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath's core mission and the greater space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest cost and highest performance space solar ever, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath's equipment on the Moon and Mars.
As a Manufacturing Engineer on the Starlight team, you will develop and own the processes, tooling, and inspection techniques that enable us to manufacture space solar hardware at high rate and with uncompromising quality.
Responsibilities:
Develop and perform acceptance testing of manufacturing processes, techniques, and tools to enable efficient and high-rate manufacturing
Design and implement precision tooling to eliminate assembly error, improve quality, and minimize cycle time
Automate novel processes to ensure repeatability on high-rate manufacturing lines
Work closely with design engineering teams to influence solar panel architecture with design for manufacturing (DFM) improvements
Stand up in-process inspection methods, including automated approaches, to catch issues at the source and improve first-pass yield
Lead the handoff of hardware from development into production, ensuring processes are documented, stable, and ready to scale
Push back on unnecessary complexity — simplify specs, streamline workflows, and cut overhead wherever it doesn't add value
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in aerospace, manufacturing, materials, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
1+ years of manufacturing and process design experience (internship and academic experience applicable)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Hands-on experience with mixed value stream or high-rate manufacturing lines, focusing on maximizing yield and increasing rate
Proficiency in mechanical assembly methods, testing, failure mode effects analysis, and troubleshooting
Prior experience developing, maintaining, and improving weld processes and weld inspection techniques, including automation
Experience using SQL or other data management tools to inform priorities and measure performance
Exposure to aerospace, space, or other high-reliability hardware environments
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Lead Designer
Starpath is building a growing portfolio of hardware — space solar arrays, lunar surface robotics, factory equipment, and the systems that will one day operate on the Moon and Mars. As our Lead Designer, you will own how our hardware looks, feels, and reads as a coherent family of products. Your work will define Starpath's design language, and set the aesthetic and formal standards that carry across every product we build.
This is a hands-on senior IC role. You'll live in CAD, generate concepts, iterate fast, and partner deeply with engineering to translate design intent into buildable hardware. The right person combines strong industrial design instincts with the engineering fluency to work directly with mechanical, structures, and manufacturing teams without translation loss.
Responsibilities:
Develop and steward Starpath's industrial design language across all products — form, surfacing, proportions, materiality, and detail
Generate concept designs in CAD for new products and product refreshes, from early ideation through refined design intent
Partner with mechanical, structures, and manufacturing engineering to translate design concepts into buildable hardware while preserving design intent
Establish and evolve design standards, guidelines, and libraries that support consistency as the product portfolio grows
Lead design reviews and act as the design voice in cross-functional product decisions
Produce renderings, visualizations, and design deliverables that communicate design vision internally and externally (investor materials, customer presentations, marketing)
Own the visual and formal cohesion of Starpath's hardware — ensuring products from different teams read as part of the same family
Push back on unnecessary complexity — simplify forms, reduce visual noise, and cut detail wherever it doesn't add value
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related discipline
6+ years of industrial design experience with a portfolio demonstrating hardware product design, ideally in aerospace, robotics, consumer electronics, automotive, or comparable domains
Strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Alias, Rhino, or similar) with the ability to model and iterate concepts directly
Demonstrated ability to define and maintain design language across a family of hardware products
Portfolio required for consideration
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience at a hardware company with a strong design reputation (Apple, Tesla, Rivian, Anduril, Nike, Frog Design, IDEO, or comparable)
Background bridging industrial design and mechanical engineering — comfort with GD&T, DFM, and engineering-driven design constraints
Proficiency with visualization and rendering tools (KeyShot, Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar)
Experience designing hardware for extreme environments, high-reliability applications, or complex mechanical systems
Sketching skills for early ideation and communication
Experience partnering with brand and marketing teams on visual identity and product photography
Prior experience as the sole designer or first design hire at a growing hardware company
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starmine
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath is building the technology to enable human expansion into the Solar System. We are developing a complete end-to-end system for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) on the Moon and Mars. We plan to launch autonomous rovers to the Moon that will gather icy regolith from permanently-shadowed regions of craters near the Lunar South Pole and deliver that regolith to an automated plant that can process it into liquid oxygen, which will be used to refuel landers for their return flights to Earth.
If high ownership, fast pace, and doing hands-on work that will enable our rovers to explore and mine the Moon sounds like a dream come true, come join the team!
Senior Flight Software Engineer - Embedded Linux
We’re building a rover to explore the Lunar South Pole, and we’re looking for an embedded Linux expert to own the systems software for our NVIDIA Orin-based Autonomy Computer. This position requires deep experience working with the Linux kernel, device tree, boot chain, device drivers, and board support packages for ARM platforms. Previous experience with space flight software is strongly preferred, but not an absolute requirement.
As the owner of the Linux platform software for the Autonomy Computer, you will work closely with experts in robotics, autonomy, teleoperation, and network communications as well as the embedded software engineers developing the microcontroller-based Control Computer. The platform software will provide the foundation for the autonomy and teleoperation software that directs the low-level control system. This platform must support rapid development of autonomy capabilities with our rover prototypes, but also be sufficiently reliable and fault-tolerant to be launched as flight software on our rover’s mission to the Moon.
Responsibilities:
Own the rover’s Linux platform layer – kernel, drivers, BSP, and boot chain – and be expert on the Autonomy Computer’s systems software
Own and extend the current BSP, including device tree and pin muxing
Own the interface software for CAN, RS-485, USB, CSI, and Ethernet devices, including sensors, cameras, and. motor controllers
Own the over-the-air software update system
Design robust systems for fault detection, identification, and recovery
Work closely with the software engineers developing the autonomy and control software and the electrical engineers designing the avionics hardware
Required Qualifications:
Deep hands-on experience with the Linux kernel and boot chain
Experience authoring and debugging device trees and pin muxing for embedded ARM platforms
Experience with serial, CAN, and Ethernet device drivers
5+ years experience with embedded Linux at the kernel/driver/BSP level
5+ years experience programming in C
Evidence of exceptional engineering ability
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field OR demonstrated excellence at coding via significant professional experience
A desire to make humans a multi-planet species
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience developing space flight software (strong preference)
Experience developing software to control real robots, autonomous vehicles, or remotely-controlled vehicles
Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platform
Experience with ZFS
Experience developing software that is tolerant to radiation effects (SEEs)
Track record of delivering highly reliable software on a tight schedule
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
The Mission
At Starpath Robotics, we’re shaping the future of robotics through precision engineering and bold ideas. Our work thrives on the edge of what’s possible — and we’re looking for people who want to push those boundaries with us. We value craftsmanship, speed, and ownership. If you’re passionate about creating high-precision components that directly fuels the next-generation in space, you’ll fit right in.
Senior CNC Programmer & Prototype Machinist – MILL – (3-Axis & 5-Axis Expert)
We’re hiring a Senior CNC Programmer & Machinist with deep expertise in 3-axis CNC milling, 4th-axis rotary, and 5-axis experience strongly preferred. This role requires mastery in CNC programming, machining, set-ups, problem-solving at the machine and program level, and the ability to take ownership from design handoff through finished part.
Responsibilities:
Program and operate CNC mills (3-axis, 4th-axis rotary, 5-axis) to support precision aerospace robotics manufacturing. HASS UMC 750 (5-axis) & HASS VF- series, machines. As well as conventional turning & milling as needed.
Create, edit, and optimize programs for HASS G-code, using Fusion CAM (Autodesk product), Mastercam, or NX CAM (other CAM system experience accepted).
Interpret engineering drawings, CAD/CAM/.STP/3D models, and GD&T requirements to produce efficient machining strategies.
Generate tool lists.
Perform set ups and operate CNC machines.
Maintain records of mark ups on prints, save programs, setup sheets, and tool lists.
Select and optimize tooling, adjusting speeds/feeds for efficiency and tool life.
Design and machine fixture tooling as required.
Work closely with engineering teams, production teams, and provide feedback to improve manufacturability.
Take ownership of the machine shop, be an asset in troubleshooting, and optimization.
Mentor teammates and share best practices to raise the bar across the team.
Pitch in beyond machining when needed — including assisting with assembly of our products — to ensure team success.
Help with necessary maintenance, cleanliness, up-keep and repairs of machinery to the best of your ability.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
8+ years of CNC programming and machining experience.
Deep mastery of 3-axis CNC milling with 4th-axis rotary, & 5-axis machining.
Proficiency in Haas control (New and Old) operation & programming (G-code).
Experience with Fusion 360 (Preferred), Mastercam, , or NX CAM, though strong skills in other CAM platforms are acceptable.
Expertise in programming and operating multi-axis mill and lathe CNC machines.
Strong background in complex surfacing, swarf cuts, contours, and aerospace style applications.
Experience optimizing processes for productivity, quality, and repeatability.
Familiarity with feeds/speeds/tooling types for different material types; 6061/7075 ALM, 300/400 series stainless steel, carbon steels, Inconel, plastics, & similar.
Experience mentoring others or leading shop projects.
Additional Requirements
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Frequent standing, bending, grasping, pulling, and other shop-floor activities required.
U.S. Person status required (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to export control regulations.
Compensation & Benefits for Production Roles:
$40.00 – $55.00/hour
Actual level and pay determined based on skills, experience, and interview performance.
OVERTIME PAY: Offered during peak build cycles.
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
The Mission
At Starpath Robotics, we’re shaping the future of robotics through precision engineering and bold ideas. Our work thrives on the edge of what’s possible — and we’re looking for people who want to push those boundaries with us. We value craftsmanship, speed, and ownership. If you’re passionate about creating high-precision components that directly fuels the next-generation in space, you’ll fit right in.
Senior CNC Programmer & Prototype Machinist – LATHE
We’re hiring a Senior CNC LATHE Programmer & Machinist with deep expertise in 2-axis turning. This role requires mastery in CNC programming, machining, set-ups, problem-solving at the machine and program level, and the ability to take ownership from design handoff through finished part.
Responsibilities:
Program and operate CNC Lathes (2-axis) to support precision aerospace robotics manufacturing. OKUMA Genos L250 II turning machines. As well as conventional turning as needed.
Create, edit, and optimize programs for Okuma G-code, using Fusion CAM (Autodesk product), Mastercam, or NX CAM (other CAM system experience accepted).
Interpret engineering drawings, CAD/CAM/.STP/3D models, and GD&T requirements to produce efficient machining strategies.
Generate tool lists.
Perform set ups and operate CNC machines.
Maintain records of mark ups on prints, save programs, setup sheets, and tool lists.
Select and optimize tooling, adjusting speeds/feeds for efficiency and tool life.
Design and machine fixture tooling as required.
Work closely with engineering teams, production teams, and provide feedback to improve manufacturability.
Take ownership of the machine shop, be an asset in troubleshooting, and optimization.
Mentor teammates and share best practices to raise the bar across the team.
Pitch in beyond machining when needed — including assisting with assembly of our products — to ensure team success.
Help with necessary maintenance, cleanliness, up-keep and repairs of machinery to the best of your ability.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
8+ years of CNC programming and machining experience.
Deep mastery of CNC turning – boring, grooving, threading, drilling – utilizing the chuck with hard-jaws, soft-jaws, collets, and/or on-centers turning.
Proficiency in Okuma OSP control (New 2026) operation & programming (G-code).
Experience with Fusion 360 (Preferred), Mastercam, or NX CAM, though strong skills in other CAM platforms are acceptable.
Expertise in programming and operating lathe CNC machines.
Strong background in complex turning contours, and aerospace style applications.
Experience optimizing processes for productivity, quality, and repeatability.
Familiarity with feeds/speeds/tooling types for different material types; 6061/7075 ALM, 300/400 series stainless steel, carbon steels, plastics & similar.
Experience mentoring others or leading shop projects.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Frequent standing, bending, grasping, pulling, and other shop-floor activities required.
U.S. Person status required (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to export control regulations.
Compensation & Benefits for Production Roles:
$40.00 – $55.00/hour
Actual level and pay determined based on skills, experience, and interview performance.
OVERTIME PAY: Offered during peak build cycles.
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
The Mission
At Starpath Robotics, we’re shaping the future of robotics through precision engineering and bold ideas. Our work thrives on the edge of what’s possible — and we’re looking for people who want to push those boundaries with us. We value craftsmanship, speed, and ownership. If you’re passionate about creating high-precision components that directly fuels the next-generation in space, you’ll fit right in.
CNC Machinist Setup & Operation – LATHE
We’re hiring a CNC Machinist with experience in 2-axis or multi-axis CNC turning. This role requires quality experience in CNC machining, setups, problem-solving at the machine and program (G-Code) level, and the ability to take ownership from design handoff through finished part.
Responsibilities:
• Setup and operate CNC lathes (2-axis) to support precision aerospace robotics manufacturing.
• Editing, and optimizing programs in OKUMA G-code.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD/CAM models, and GD&T requirements to produce efficient machining strategies.
• Perform setups and operate CNC lathe machines. Cutting soft jaws, changing to collet nose, pie-jaws, gathering tooling, performing offsets, first article parts, etc.
• Ability to use inspection equipment to inspect parts after each operation.
• Maintain records of mark-ups on prints, save programs, setup sheets, and tool lists.
• Select and optimize tooling, adjusting speeds/feeds for efficiency and tool life.
• Saw cut material, deburr parts, use grinders, pneumatic tools and be a general shop hand.
• Maintain a clean work environment/shop space.
• Take ownership of the machine shop, be an asset in troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Mentor teammates and share best practices to raise the bar across the team.
• Pitch in beyond machining when needed — including assisting with assembly of our products — to ensure team success.
• Help with necessary maintenance, cleanliness, up-keep and repairs of machinery to the best of your ability.
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of CNC machining experience.
• Above average knowledge of 2-axis CNC turning, with exposure to multi-axis machining (encouraged).
• Proficiency in OKUMA OSP controls & (G-code) AND/OR WILLINGNESS TO LEARN. Such as OKAUMA GENOS L250 II.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Expertise CNC turning – boring, grooving, threading, drilling – utilizing the chuck with hard-jaws, soft-jaws, collets, and/or on-centers turning.
• Strong background in complex turning contours, and aerospace style applications.
• Experience optimizing processes for productivity, quality, and repeatability.
• Familiarity with feeds/speeds/tooling types for different material types; 6061/7075 ALM, 300/400 series stainless steel, carbon steels, plastics, & similar.
• Experience mentoring others and leading shop projects.
Additional Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequent standing, bending, grasping, pulling, and other shop-floor activities required.
Compensation & Benefits for Production Roles:
Level 1: $25.00 – $32.00/hour
Level 2: $32.00 – $40.00/hour
Actual level and pay determined based on skills, experience, and interview performance.
OVERTIME PAY: Offered during peak build cycles.
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
The Mission
At Starpath Robotics, we’re shaping the future of robotics through precision engineering and bold ideas. Our work thrives on the edge of what’s possible — and we’re looking for people who want to push those boundaries with us. We value craftsmanship, speed, and ownership. If you’re passionate about creating high-precision components that directly fuels the next-generation in space, you’ll fit right in.
CNC Machinist Setup & Operation – MILL
We’re hiring a CNC Machinist with experience in 3-axis CNC milling, and/or 5-axis milling (3+2) experience strongly preferred. This role requires quality experience in CNC machining, setups, problem-solving at the machine and program (G-Code) level, and the ability to take ownership from program handoff through finished part.
Responsibilities:
• Setup and operate CNC mills (3-axis, 4th-axis rotary, 5-axis), to support precision aerospace robotics manufacturing.
• Editing, and optimizing programs in HAAS G-code.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD/CAM models, and GD&T requirements to produce efficient machining strategies.
• Perform setups and operate CNC machines. Cutting soft jaws, changing vices, fixture plates, gathering tooling, performing offsets, first article parts, etc.
• Ability to use inspection equipment to inspect parts after each operation.
• Maintain records of mark-ups on prints, save programs, setup sheets, and tool lists.
• Select and optimize tooling, adjusting speeds/feeds for efficiency and tool life.
• Saw cut material, deburr parts, use grinders, pneumatic tools and be a general shop hand.
• Maintain a clean work environment/shop space.
• Take ownership of the machine shop, be an asset in troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Mentor teammates and share best practices to raise the bar across the team.
• Pitch in beyond machining when needed — including assisting with assembly of our products — to ensure team success.
• Help with necessary maintenance, cleanliness, up-keep and repairs of machinery to the best of your ability.
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of CNC machining experience.
• Above average knowledge of 3-axis CNC milling, with exposure to 5-axis machining (preferred).
• Proficiency in HAAS controls (new and old style) & (G-code) AND/OR WILLINGNESS TO LEARN. Such as HASS UMC 750 & HASS VF-series.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Expertise in setup fixturing & operating multi-axis mill CNC machines.
• Strong background in complex surfacing, contours, and aerospace style applications.
• Experience optimizing processes for productivity, quality, and repeatability.
• Familiarity with feeds/speeds/tooling types for different material types; 6061/7075 ALM, 300/400 series stainless steel, carbon steels, Inconel, plastics, & similar.
• Experience mentoring others and leading shop projects.
Additional Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Frequent standing, bending, grasping, pulling, and other shop-floor activities required.
Compensation & Benefits for Production Roles:
Level 1: $25.00 – $32.00/hour
Level 2: $32.00 – $40.00/hour
Actual level and pay determined based on skills, experience, and interview performance.
OVERTIME PAY: Offered during peak build cycles.
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Chemical / Materials Engineer – Space Solar
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath's core mission and the greater space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest cost and highest performance space solar ever, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath's equipment on the Moon and Mars.
As a Chemical / Materials Engineer on the Starlight team, you will work alongside our senior chemists on the materials and chemistries behind our solar cells and encapsulation systems. You'll support development, characterization, and scale-up work across cell chemistry, polymer encapsulation, and barrier systems — running experiments, building process workflows, and translating bench-scale chemistry into stable, reproducible manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
Support development and optimization of chemistries and processes across cell materials, polymer encapsulation, and barrier systems
Run experiments, characterize materials, and analyze data to inform chemistry and process decisions
Build and maintain lab workflows, sample tracking, and characterization pipelines that support fast iteration
Perform materials and device characterization using techniques such as XRD, XPS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM, photoluminescence, IV, and stability/degradation testing
Partner with senior chemists on root-cause investigations connecting chemistry to device and encapsulation performance
Support scale-up of bench-level chemistry into stable, reproducible processes on the manufacturing line
Contribute to environmental stability strategies — moisture, oxygen, thermal, UV, and radiation tolerance
Maintain lab safety, chemical inventory, and contamination control practices
Push back on unnecessary complexity — simplify chemistries, reduce process steps, and cut overhead wherever it doesn't add value
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, applied physics, or a related discipline
1+ years of hands-on experience with thin-film photovoltaic, optoelectronic, polymer, or related materials (internship and academic research applicable)
Working knowledge of materials characterization techniques and the ability to interpret chemical, thermal, and electrical data
Demonstrated ability to run experiments, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions from bench work
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a relevant discipline
Direct experience with thin-film PV, OLED, OPV, or related solution-processed optoelectronic materials
Hands-on experience with polymer chemistry — encapsulants, adhesives, barrier films, or bonded joints
Experience with solution-processed deposition methods (spin coating, blade coating, slot-die coating) or polymer curing and lamination
Proficiency with common characterization techniques — XRD, XPS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM, AFM, photoluminescence, IV, EQE
Experience translating bench chemistry to larger-area or pilot-scale processes
Familiarity with glovebox operations, cleanroom protocols, and chemical safety
Experience using Python, MATLAB, or comparable tools for data analysis
Exposure to aerospace, space, or other high-reliability hardware environments
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starmine
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath Robotics is developing a full-stack solution for commercial scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. We are building one of the key enabling technologies that will make humans a multi-planet species.
If high ownership, fast pace, working with hardware, and solving challenging technical problems sound like a dream come true, come join the team!
Electrical Engineer (Early)
In this role, you will be a member in the team responsible for the design, analysis, and qualification of all avionics systems at Starpath, across all product lines. Systems include motion control, communications, compute, power management, sensor payloads, and more. You will serve as the responsible engineer on these systems from developing design requirements through to the flight execution.
Responsibilities:
Own subsystems, and components from requirements to deployment
Determine qualification testing criteria in accordance with spaceflight testing standards
Validate subsystems and components via testing in simulated launch/Lunar surface environments
Work cross-functionally with adjacent teams to incorporate electrical, thermal, and software requirements while meeting integration timelines and system milestones
Required Qualifications:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
1+ years of experience developing electrical systems for space applications
Experience with electrical board design (schematic capture, PCB layout, electrical circuit simulation, etc)
Experience with electrical testing, equipment and setup (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, data acquisition, etc)
Strong technical communication and the ability to work in a fast paced team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience developing electrical systems for space applications
Track record of delivering spaceflight hardware across the entire product lifecycle
Extensive experience with one of the following:
Embedded system design
Environmental testing for space environments
Power system design
Rapid board prototyping
Radiation effects, mitigation, and testing
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Position Details:
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starmine
Travel: Occasional
The Mission
Starpath Robotics is developing a full-stack solution for commercial scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. We are building one of the key enabling technologies that will make humans a multi-planet species.
If high ownership, fast pace, working with hardware, and solving challenging technical problems sound like a dream come true, come join the team!
Electrical Engineer
In this role, you will be a member in the team responsible for the design, analysis, and qualification of all avionics systems at Starpath, across all product lines. Systems include motion control, communications, compute, power management, sensor payloads, and more. You will serve as the responsible engineer on several of these systems from developing design requirements through to the flight execution.
Responsibilities:
Own systems, subsystems, and components from requirements to deployment
Conduct trade studies and first-order analyses to define system requirements
Determine qualification testing criteria in accordance with spaceflight testing standards
Validate systems, subsystems and components via testing in simulated launch/Lunar surface environments
Work cross-functionally with adjacent teams to incorporate electrical, thermal, and software requirements while meeting integration timelines and system milestones
Required Qualifications:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of experience developing electrical systems for space applications
Experience with electrical board design (schematic capture, PCB layout, electrical circuit simulation, etc)
Experience with electrical testing, equipment and setup (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, data acquisition, etc)
Strong technical communication and the ability to work in a fast paced team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience developing electrical systems for space applications
Track record of owning and delivering spaceflight hardware across the entire product lifecycle
Extensive experience with several of the following:
Embedded system design
Environmental testing for space environments
Power system design
Rapid board prototyping
Radiation effects, mitigation, and testing
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Location: Carson, CA
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Starpath is looking for a highly organized, hands-on Shipping and Receiving Associate to support the movement of materials, components, and flight hardware through our facility.
You will own the day-to-day receiving and shipping process, ensuring that incoming materials are accurately documented, properly handled, and delivered to the right teams. You will also prepare outgoing shipments, maintain accurate inventory records, and help keep our stockroom and receiving areas organized.
The right person for this role takes pride in accuracy, moves with urgency, and understands that reliable material flow is critical to keeping engineering and production on schedule.
Receive, unload, inspect, and document incoming materials, components, equipment, and supplies
Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
Load and unload delivery vehicles while protecting materials from damage
Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and other documentation
Identify and escalate shortages, damaged materials, documentation errors, and other discrepancies
Accurately record receipts, material movements, and shipment details in the company’s inventory or ERP system
Label, organize, store, and distribute materials to the appropriate teams and locations
Coordinate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to resolve receiving issues
Prepare domestic and international shipments, including packaging, labeling, weighing, and completing required documentation
Select appropriate packaging methods to protect delicate, high-value, or mission-critical hardware
Schedule pickups and coordinate with carriers such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, and freight providers
Support inventory counts, cycle counts, material kitting, and stockroom organization
Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient shipping and receiving area
Follow procedures for handling sensitive, controlled, hazardous, or electrostatic-discharge-sensitive materials
Help improve shipping, receiving, inventory, and material-handling processes as the company grows
1+ year of experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, inventory, logistics, or a related role
Experience safely operating a forklift in a warehouse, manufacturing, or shipping environment
Ability to obtain and maintain company-required forklift certification
Strong attention to detail and a consistent record of accurate documentation
Experience reviewing purchase orders, packing slips, shipping labels, and carrier documentation
Ability to use inventory, ERP, or warehouse-management systems
Basic proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and standard workplace software
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Ability to work full-time on-site
Current forklift operator certification
Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, advanced manufacturing, or another hardware-focused environment
Experience handling precision components, electronics, or high-value hardware
Familiarity with lot, batch, serial-number, and revision-controlled inventory
Experience with domestic and international shipping documentation
Familiarity with hazardous-material shipping requirements
Experience working in an ERP system
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move materials for extended periods
Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment
Ability to work around warehouse, manufacturing, and testing activities
Willingness to work occasional overtime or adjusted hours when required to support critical shipments
OVERTIME PAY ELIGIBLE
Can opt into healthcare benefits if full-time
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Location: Carson, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight
Travel: Occasional
Starpath is building the technology to enable human expansion into the Solar System. We are developing systems that will produce the water, power, and oxygen needed for humans to live and work on the Moon and Mars. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Starlight is our space solar product. Our goal is to build the lowest-cost, highest-performance space solar power system—one capable of powering most new satellites around Earth and all Starpath equipment on the Moon and Mars.
We are looking for a Power Electronics Avionics Engineer to own the design of Starlight’s power electronics. Your immediate responsibility will be to develop a power converter from system architecture through qualification and production.
You will own the converter’s topology, component selection, magnetics, control loops, sensing, protection circuitry, PCB design, thermal performance, and electrical interfaces. This is a hands-on role that includes circuit design, simulation, hardware bring-up, testing, and failure investigation in close collaboration with systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineers.
Own the design of a power converter for the Starlight solar array product from requirements through flight readiness
Translate system-level requirements into converter architecture and detailed electrical requirements
Select converter topologies and components based on efficiency, power density, reliability, mass, cost, and manufacturability
Design switching power stages, gate-drive circuits, magnetics, control loops, sensing, filtering, and protection circuitry
Perform circuit modeling, simulation, stability analysis, component derating, and worst-case analysis
Own schematic capture and power-electronics PCB layout, including high-current paths, switching nodes, grounding, isolation, thermal management, and EMI control
Build, bring up, characterize, and debug converter prototypes
Develop and execute tests for efficiency, regulation, transient response, stability, thermal performance, emissions, and fault behavior
Design for launch and space environments, including vibration, thermal vacuum, radiation, and electromagnetic compatibility
Define electrical interfaces between the solar array, converter, spacecraft power system, and avionics
Investigate failures, determine root causes, and implement design improvements
Partner with manufacturing and supply-chain teams to transition the design into reliable production
Maintain schematics, bills of materials, analyses, interface documentation, and test and qualification records
3+ years of professional experience designing power electronics or power-conversion hardware
Experience taking a power converter from architecture through prototype, bring-up, and testing
Strong understanding of switch-mode power-converter topologies, control-loop design, magnetics, power semiconductors, and gate-drive design
Experience with current and voltage sensing, feedback networks, filtering, isolation, and hardware protection circuits
Strong understanding of grounding, parasitics, switching behavior, power integrity, and EMI/EMC fundamentals
Experience designing or directing the layout of multilayer power-electronics PCBs
Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, electronic loads, power supplies, network analyzers, current probes, and differential probes
Experience with circuit simulation, tolerance analysis, hardware bring-up, and root-cause investigation
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
A desire to make humans a multi-planet species
Experience designing power electronics for spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, aircraft, or other high-reliability systems
Experience with solar-array power electronics, maximum power point tracking, battery charging, or spacecraft electrical power systems
Experience designing high-efficiency, high-power-density DC-DC converters and custom magnetics
Experience with digital power control, embedded control firmware, or FPGA-based control
Knowledge of radiation effects, electrical component derating, and worst-case circuit analysis for space hardware
Experience designing for thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and spaceflight EMC environments
Proficiency with Altium Designer, Cadence, LTspice, PSpice, PLECS, or similar tools
Experience supporting design-for-manufacturing, production testing, supplier qualification, or failure analysis
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Occasional
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath’s core mission and the broader space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest-cost, highest-performance space solar power systems, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath’s equipment on the Moon and Mars.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on rotary actuators, you will own the architecture, design, analysis, and qualification of the mechanisms that deploy and orient Starlight’s solar arrays. These include solar array drive assemblies, deployment hinges, dampers, latches, and gimbals that must survive launch and operate reliably throughout the mission.
You will serve as a technical authority for spacecraft mechanisms, resolve complex design and integration challenges, and guide hardware from early trade studies through flight qualification and production.
Own rotary actuator and mechanism designs from architecture through detailed design, analysis, build, qualification, and flight
Establish mechanism requirements and translate system-level needs into practical hardware architectures
Lead technical trade studies covering performance, mass, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule
Select and integrate motors, gearheads, bearings, slip rings, brakes, dampers, and position sensors
Size drivetrains for torque, speed, stiffness, backlash, pointing accuracy, jitter, duty cycle, and mission life
Perform and review torque-margin, friction, structural, thermal, backlash, life, and tolerance analyses using hand calculations and FEA
Develop lubrication, materials, surface-treatment, preload, and wear-control strategies for vacuum and thermal-cycling environments
Define qualification and acceptance-test programs covering functional performance, life, vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and torque margin
Lead mechanism design reviews, failure investigations, risk-reduction efforts, and corrective actions
Partner with electrical, controls, and avionics engineers on motor-drive electronics, feedback sensing, fault response, and closed-loop actuator control
Work with manufacturing and suppliers to develop assembly, alignment, inspection, and production processes for precision rotating hardware
Identify critical technical risks early and build focused development tests to resolve them
Mentor engineers and establish sound mechanism-design and verification practices across the team
Simplify designs, reduce part count, and eliminate complexity that does not improve performance or reliability
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline
6+ years of professional experience designing mechanisms, actuators, or precision mechanical systems
Demonstrated ownership of complex mechanical hardware from concept through build and test
Experience designing rotary mechanisms such as actuators, gearboxes, gimbals, hinges, deployment systems, or drive assemblies
Strong understanding of motors, gear reductions, bearings, lubrication, friction, backlash, stiffness, and mechanism life
Proficiency with 3D CAD and the ability to produce detailed engineering drawings using GD&T
Experience performing mechanical analysis using hand calculations and FEA
Hands-on experience building, testing, troubleshooting, and improving mechanical hardware
Ability to make sound technical decisions with incomplete information and communicate tradeoffs clearly
Evidence of exceptional engineering ability
Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline
Experience developing spacecraft mechanisms or other high-reliability flight hardware
Experience selecting and integrating brushless DC motors, harmonic drives, planetary gearheads, precision bearings, and position sensors
Expertise in space-rated tribology, including lubricant selection, bearing preload, wear, cold welding, and life testing under vacuum
Experience with slip rings, twist capsules, or other rotary power and signal-transfer devices
Working knowledge of motor-drive electronics, encoders, resolvers, and closed-loop position or velocity control
Experience leading mechanism qualification campaigns and correlating test results with analytical predictions
Familiarity with radiation, thermal, contamination, and charging considerations for spacecraft mechanisms
Knowledge of aerospace mechanism standards and practices, including NASA-STD-5017 or applicable AIAA guidance
Experience with solar array deployment systems, solar array drive assemblies, antenna-pointing mechanisms, or similar spacecraft hardware
Experience transitioning precision mechanisms from prototype development into repeatable production
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Occasional
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath’s core mission and the broader space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest-cost, highest-performance space solar power systems, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath’s equipment on the Moon and Mars.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Structures team, you will own the structural architecture, design, analysis, and qualification of Starlight’s solar array hardware. You will serve as a technical authority for lightweight space structures, resolving complex design and integration challenges from early trade studies through flight qualification and production.
Own structural systems from architecture through detailed design, analysis, fabrication, qualification, and flight
Establish structural requirements, load cases, factors of safety, margin policies, and verification approaches
Lead architectural trades involving mass, stiffness, strength, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and system performance
Develop efficient load paths and lightweight primary and secondary structures, interfaces, brackets, housings, and mechanisms
Perform and review hand calculations and FEA covering stress, stiffness, buckling, fatigue, joints, thermal distortion, modal response, and dynamic environments
Develop and maintain structural models, loads documentation, margin summaries, and verification records
Own material, fastener, joint, finish, and manufacturing-process selections for the launch and space environments
Define structural qualification and acceptance-test programs covering static load, vibration, shock, and modal testing
Lead test-to-model correlation and use test results to improve both hardware and analytical models
Lead structural design reviews, failure investigations, risk-reduction efforts, and corrective actions
Work across thermal, avionics, mechanisms, controls, and systems teams to define interfaces and resolve coupled design challenges
Partner with manufacturing and suppliers to develop repeatable fabrication, inspection, assembly, and production processes
Identify structural risks early and create focused analysis or testing plans to retire them
Mentor engineers and establish sound structural design, analysis, documentation, and test practices
Drive mass reduction and design simplification without compromising structural integrity
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, structural engineering, or a related discipline
6+ years of professional mechanical-design or structural-engineering experience
Demonstrated ownership of complex structural hardware from concept through qualification or production
Strong command of structural mechanics, load paths, joints, stress, stiffness, buckling, fatigue, and structural dynamics
Proficiency with 3D CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and detailed engineering drawings
Advanced experience performing and reviewing structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA
Experience defining structural test programs and correlating analytical models with test data
Hands-on experience building, testing, troubleshooting, and improving mechanical hardware
Ability to lead technical decisions, communicate risk clearly, and coordinate across engineering and manufacturing teams
Evidence of exceptional engineering ability
Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, structural engineering, or a related discipline
Experience owning structures that have survived launch and operated in space
Advanced proficiency with Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, Femap, or similar FEA tools
Experience with quasi-static loads, random vibration, shock response, modal analysis, thermal distortion, fatigue, and coupled-loads analysis
Experience leading static load, vibration, shock, and modal qualification campaigns
Expertise in test planning, instrumentation, data interpretation, and test-to-model correlation
Experience designing lightweight structures across machined, sheet-metal, welded, composite, and bonded construction
Deep knowledge of aerospace materials, fasteners, joint design, and structural margin policies
Experience with deployable structures, hinges, latches, actuators, or other spacecraft mechanisms
Familiarity with NASA-STD-5001, GEVS, and other applicable aerospace structural standards
Experience transitioning flight hardware from prototype development into repeatable production
EAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity:
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
At Starpath Robotics, base pay is just one part of your total rewards package. We also offer:
Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies to support balance.
Professional growth opportunities through training and development.
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated.