Farcast · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer
San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expFarcast is a company focused on improving global prosperity through innovative satellite internet technologies. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and evaluate mechanical systems for next-generation phased array antennas, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to bring these designs to production.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design, analysis, prototyping, and testing of mechanical systems, ex, mechanical structures, enclosures, etc
Perform and interpret FEA (Finite Element Analysis) simulations of components to ensure robustness and performance
Optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA)
Own 3D models and 2D drawings of parts and assemblies used in Farcast products
Team with PCB Design engineers to define and document mechanical interfaces for PCBs
Design and build test fixtures required for sub-system and system-level testing
Collaborate with team members to address mechanical and thermal considerations during testing
Support assembly, integration, and testing of Farcast Products
Develop and maintain manufacturing and assembly instructions for Farcast products
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in consumer electronics, robotics, automotive, or aerospace industries
Experience using FEA tools to evaluate and inform designs
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
Expert with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and GD&T
Knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques, sheet metal design, machining, and plastics molding and forming
Familiarity with basic machine shop tools and equipment
Experience taking designs to high-volume production environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to drive consensus in decision making
Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, all applicants and employees must hold U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Preferred
Experience in thermal design, simulation, and validation
Understanding of reliability testing, failure analysis, and stress testing
Familiarity with environmental testing and certification
Benefits
Meaningful company stock ownership
Unlimited PTO plus 20+ days of company shutdown
Parental leave designed by parents for parents
401k with 5% company matching
$6,000 annual wellness perk
Individualized health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
Company
Farcast
Farcast is a satellite tech company that builds advanced SATCOM user terminals to expand global access to SATCOM internet.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$18.59MKey Investors
GogoTelesatBlueYard Capital
2025-12-08Corporate Round
2025-11-03Corporate Round· $5M
2022-12-30Series A· $8M
Leadership Team
Siamak Ebadi
Founder and CEO
Recent News
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