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title: 'Mechanical Engineer at Array Labs'
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# Mechanical Engineer at Array Labs

- **Company:** Array Labs
- **Location:** Redwood City, CA
- **Compensation:** $150k–$250k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/arraylabs.io/f70c521f-dd27-40dd-877e-4a8bbe14ddd4

## Job description

## About Us

Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world.

We're launching a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution 3D map of the Earth, updated in real time, enabling faster, smarter decision-making for government and commercial organizations supporting disaster response, infrastructure resilience, and mission-critical geopolitical intelligence.

We design and build our satellites end-to-end, producing the world's most advanced earth observation satellites. Our fleet will deliver unprecedented levels of accuracy, coverage, and responsiveness to power critical insights precisely where they're needed most.

## Responsibilities

Design mechanical structures and assemblies for SAR imaging payloads and satellite subsystems Create 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks Perform structural analysis to verify designs meet launch load and stiffness requirements Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure proper fit and function across integrated assemblies Support spacecraft environmental verification including vibration, thermal-vacuum, and EMI/EMC testing to meet SpaceX launch acceptance requirements Collaborate with RF, electrical, and systems engineers to integrate the SAR payload with bus subsystems Coordinate with vendors and machine shops on procurement, fabrication, and delivery of flight-quality components Develop and maintain design documentation including drawings, design guides, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) Perform hands-on Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AI&T) of prototype and flight hardware

## Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering 7+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, preferably in aerospace or spacecraft systems Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and simulation Experience with structural FEA for launch load verification (quasi-static, random vibration, sine burst) Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis Experience creating manufacturing drawings for machined and fabricated parts Experience and desire to work in multiple areas (jack of all trades design, fab, drawing, inspection, etc...) Versatile engineering skill set with a strong desire to engage in all phases of hardware creation (design, fabrication, drafting, and inspection)

## Preferred Skills & Experience

## Compensation & Benefits

Our hiring and compensation strategy is simple: We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity. We want everyone here to have real ownership in what we're building. Full-time employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including the following: Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including a fully employer-paid medical plan) Paid parental leave (12 weeks / 6 weeks) Time Off 19 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, 11 company holidays Financial 401(k) with employer match (100% match up to 3%, 50% match up to 5%) Commuter expenses (parking & transit)

## Perks & Lifestyle

Daily lunch stipend; Audible subscription; Claude Pro access; relocation support Hybrid work options & flexibility We reserve the right to modify base pay and other compensation components. More details about our benefits are available to candidates during the hiring process.

Interview Process We will conduct interviews via Google Meet, with the potential for an onsite visit to our office in Redwood City, CA. The typical interview process takes around 3 to 5 weeks.

## Why Join Array

At Array Labs, deep technical expertise meets relentless impact. We prioritize curiosity over hierarchy and bold engineering over incremental gains. Our world-class team across hardware engineering, software, and aerospace works collaboratively to push boundaries. Join industry-leading experts to build the future of radar and deliver unprecedented insights into the physical world.

Our Values: Build What Matters: Create technology that serves customers and advances humanity Innovate Together: Stay curious, collaborate openly, push boundaries as one team Employee Centric: Put our people first with a culture of trust, respect, and opportunity

ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence, and job qualifications without regard to gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

## About Array Labs

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Array Labs builds and operates swarms of radar satellites to create a real‑time, high‑resolution 3D map of the Earth.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A‑II, total funding $56.5 M) [cbinsights.com]
- **Headquarters**: Redwood City, California, USA [linkedin.com]
- **Founded**: 2021 [cbinsights.com]
- **Founders**: Andrew Peterson (CEO) and Jose Isaac Robledo [ycombinator.com]

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Earth Observation, Aerospace [linkedin.com]
- **Target customers**: Government (defence, intelligence, disaster response), commercial (autonomous vehicles, agriculture, insurance, infrastructure) [arraylabs.io]
- **Mission**: “Build advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world” [arraylabs.io]

## Products & Services
- **Radar Satellite Constellation**: End‑to‑end design, manufacture and operation of a coordinated fleet of small satellites that use distributed radar to produce high‑resolution, real‑time 3D imagery of the Earth. The approach improves image quality by more than 60× over conventional techniques. [ycombinator.com]

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: $56.5 M total funding (includes a $21 M strategic round anchored by Mitsubishi Electric in July 2026) [linkedin.com, cbinsights.com]
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Mitsubishi Electric, Catapult Ventures, KOMPAS VC, Vest, Y Combinator, Seraphim Space, Great Wave Ventures. Partners include Maxar, Umbra, Raytheon, John Deere. [linkedin.com, prunderground.com]
- **Growth Signals**: 36 employees (monthly headcount growth +10.9 %), 31 active job postings, recent contracts with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy (Office of Naval Research), named a John Deere 2025 Startup Collaborator. [linkedin.com]

## Competitive Advantages
- **Distributed radar swarms** that achieve 60× better image quality than conventional satellites – a significant technical moat. [ycombinator.com]
- **Full vertical integration**: satellites are designed, built, and operated in‑house, allowing rapid iteration and cost control. [arraylabs.io]
- **Strong government & prime‑partner relationships** (Raytheon, Mitsubishi Electric, Maxar), providing credibility and route‑to‑market in defence and intelligence. [linkedin.com]

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand constellation** and deliver real‑time 3D mapping to defence and commercial customers, with a particular focus on the Asia‑Pacific market via the Mitsubishi Electric partnership for airborne moving target indication (AMTI). [linkedin.com]
- **Deepen partnerships** with data distributors (Maxar) and prime contractors (Raytheon) to accelerate product rollout and revenue. [prunderground.com]

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Employee‑centric” environment built on trust, respect, and opportunity; described as collaborative, curious, and pushing boundaries. [arraylabs.io]
- **Work Model**: Offices in Redwood City (HQ), Palo Alto, and San Francisco; likely in‑office / hybrid given the hardware‑focused roles. [linkedin.com]
- **Engineering Culture**: Hands‑on roles across RF, antenna, embedded software, radar algorithms, and satellite design. Small team (~36) offers outsized impact in a high‑growth, well‑funded startup. [jobs.lever.co]
- **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but competitive compensation, equity, and the chance to work on cutting‑edge space technology with government and industry leaders.

## Sources
1. [arraylabs.io/about](https://www.arraylabs.io/about)
2. [jobs.lever.co/arraylabs.io](https://jobs.lever.co/arraylabs.io)
3. [linkedin.com/company/array-labs](https://linkedin.com/company/array-labs)
4. [cbinsights.com/company/array-labs](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/array-labs)
5. [ycombinator.com/companies/array-labs](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/array-labs)

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