Mechanical Engineer

Icarus Robotics is building the robotic workforce for space industrialization. We're developing dexterous robots to automate routine tasks inside space stations, dramatically reducing operational costs and unlocking the $130,000/hr astronaut labor bottleneck.

Backed by a $6.1 million seed round led by top-tier investors in deep tech and space, we're rapidly expanding our team and accelerating our development timeline. Our engineers work directly with NASA and collaborate with some of the largest aerospace companies on next-generation space technologies. We've secured partnerships with commercial LEO destination companies who will host our robots on future space stations, creating a clear path to orbit for our technology. We're now preparing for our first ISS test mission, JOYRIDE-1; a key proving ground for full orbital deployment.

We believe in an industrialized low-Earth orbit this decade and we’re making it happen.

As a Mechanical Engineers, you’ll be a full stack ME working to take our robots from prototype to zero-gravity testing and orbital deployment. You’ll shape our systems and culture as one of the earliest technical hires.

You will put a robot in space.

• Design and build a teleoperated, free-flying robot and manipulation systems for space.

• Create CAD models, engineering drawings, and fabrication specs.

• Perform structural, thermal, and vibration analyses for space operation and flight.

• Design, run, and analyze component and system level tests.

• Work with a combination of in house tools and contract manufacturers to prototype and manufacture mechanical systems (e.g machining, 3D printing, laser cutting, etc.).

• Collaborate with NASA and commercial space partners to prepare systems for orbital deployment.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.

• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or similar).

• Experience with FEA, structural dynamics, vibration, or thermal analysis.

• Knowledge of aerospace/robotics materials, fasteners, and manufacturing methods.

• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, fabrication, machining, and mechanical testing.

• Hands-on experience with real-world robotics or drones.

• Experience designing space systems

• Experience leading a team

• Generous equity as an early team member.

• Competitive salary: $100,000 - $180,000 depending on experience.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Access to cutting-edge tools and the autonomy to move fast.

• A foundational role in shaping the future of in-space robotics and orbital manufacturing.

• Collaboration with top-tier investors, NASA teams, and commercial space leaders.