Mechanical Engineer (Rotary Actuators) - Space Solar is open at Starpath.space in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $100K - $160K. Posted on Jun 18, 2026, and still on Starpath.space’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Own rotary actuator designs from concept through detailed design, analysis, build, test, and flight — including solar array drive assemblies (SADAs), deployment hinges, dampers, latches, and gimbals - Select and integrate motors, gearheads, bearings, slip rings, and position sensors; size drivetrains for required torque, speed, lifetime, and backlash - Perform mechanism analysis — torque margin, friction budgets…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Starpath.space’s careers page.
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