About the job
About the Role
Hydrosat is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the team in Carlsbad, California. This role centers on developing advanced optical payloads for space deployment. The work involves both mechanical and opto-mechanical design for multispectral space payloads.
What You Will Do
- Design and develop mechanical and opto-mechanical components for space-based optical systems
- Collaborate with an experienced engineering team throughout the design and development process
- Create and analyze mechanical designs for payload hardware
- Conduct thorough testing on prototypes and hardware to prepare for manufacturing
- Support the build, testing, and qualification phases of the space payload
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience developing and testing optical systems for space applications
- Background in mechanical and opto-mechanical design
- Ability to support hands-on testing and qualification of hardware
This position is based in Carlsbad, California, United States.

