AscendArc

Mar 19, 2026
Full time
$120,000 - $190,000 yearly
AscendArc Beaverton, OR, USA
Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as an early member of our Mechanical team as a Test Engineer - Structures and Mechanisms developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it. AscendArc is a seed stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for doers who want to work in a ground-breaking and fast-paced environment. Our success will depend on your energy, skill, and creativity. Responsibilities Design, build, and integrate test fixtures, tooling, and support hardware to effectively test spacecraft structures and mechanisms. Assist responsible engineers in design and/or concepting of functional, environmental, and qualification tests, including thermal, vibration, shock, deployment, and pressure testing. Support test readiness reviews, drive testing schedules, and ensure safe test operations Develop responsive testing...
Mar 19, 2026
Full time
$120,000 - $190,000 yearly
AscendArc Beaverton, OR, USA
Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as an early member of our Mechanical team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. This role offers the chance to combine hands-on engineering with in-depth structural analysis to ensure our spacecraft thrive in the extreme space environment. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it. AscendArc is a seed stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for doers who want to work in a ground-breaking and fast-paced environment. Our success will depend on your energy, skill, and creativity. Responsibilities Contribute to the design, development, and validation of spacecraft mechanical systems, including structures, mechanisms, and thermal hardware Perform structural analysis using FEA to evaluate stiffness, strength, vibration modes, and margins of safety. Collaborate with immediate and...