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Design Reliability Engineer

Company:
Astrolab
Location:
Hawthorne, CA, 90250
Posted:
October 22, 2025
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Description:

Design Reliability Engineer

Department: Vehicle Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Andrew Welter

Compensation: $120,000 - $197,000 / year

Description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity's presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

As a Design Reliability Engineer, you will be a critical piece of the Astrolab design process. You will facilitate communication across teams to ensure program and company requirements are met. You will work closely with other engineers to define key performance parameters and development strategies for unique hardware to be operated on the lunar surface. You will improve Astrolab's internal systems and processes to facilitate efficient and high-quality engineering outputs.

What you'll do:

Provide critical peer review and approval of hardware designs during design & test reviews

Develop design criteria, requirements, and verification approaches for new systems

Interpret program requirements and provide guidance for engineers at the working level

Ensure that Astrolab design processes are followed and in compliance with AS9100 certification documents

Develop and improve Astrolab design standards, processes, and systems

Develop specialized design and analysis tools

What's Prepared You:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

3+ years of experience in an engineering role

Attention to detail in communication, documentation, and design process

A drive for constant, iterative improvement of company methods and processes

Experience interfacing with teams in design and manufacturing organizations, across multiple functions

Familiarity with aerospace industry design standards and methods

What We Offer:

Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration

Ownership in the company

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with matching

Flexible time off and parental leave

On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches

Flexible work environment

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