Full-Time
Senior Aero-Mechanical Engineer
Advanced Systems Engineering Integration and Design Optimization
Orb Aerospace
11-50 employees
Merit-based aviation manufacturing fellowship
Compensation Overview
$130k - $175k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Middleville, MI, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
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- 5+ Years’ Experience Req. Successful Program Experience
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- In-Person
- Fall 2026 Start
- Aircraft Design, Configuration, Analysis, and Trade Studies
- Engineering First Principles Driven Multi-Disciplinary Systems Engineering from RF to Propulsion and Structures
- Spool up Aircraft Design Tools Like CFD
- Incorporate Multi-Disciplinary Optimization and Establish Design Tools / Processes
- Incorporate With Every Discipline from Conceptual Design to Flight Test
- Demonstrated Experience in Wholistic Aircraft Design, Aero, Mechanical, and Systems Integration.
- Demonstrated Success inBuilding Unconventional Air Platforms
- Long Term Commitment to Orbs Mission
- Expert in CAD E.G. Siemens NX, Solid Works, Catia or Similar
- Expert in Simulation of Loads and Aerodynamic Forces
- Experienced in Conceptual Design Tools and Multi-Disciplinary Optimization
Orb.aero makes aviation more accessible by selecting high-skill individuals through its merit-based Orbship fellowship to work on real aviation and advanced manufacturing projects. Candidates go through a multi-step process—portfolio review, video interview, and a competitive Battle Royale pitch—after which winners join Orbship and work on contracts. The company sets itself apart by prioritizing proven skills and project work over traditional credentials and avoiding traditional flying-taxi models. Its goal is to democratize aviation opportunities by channeling talented outliers into meaningful aerospace challenges at scale.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$11.1M
Headquarters
Lowell, Michigan
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Navy awarded Orb Aerospace $240,000 for Orb ARC on October 21, 2025.
- Orb Aerospace launched large-scale additive manufacturing with Massive Dimension on LinkedIn in 2026.
- Fall 2026 hiring for senior aero-mechanical roles signals active product development and expansion.
What critics are saying
- Orb Aerospace has no disclosed federal awards beyond a $240,000 Navy SBIR.
- Crain's reported a $10 million Series A target in 2024; public funding remains thin.
- If Orbship and contracts fail to convert, Orb Aerospace becomes a workshop, not a company.
What makes Orb Aerospace unique
- Orb Aerospace pairs aviation with large-scale additive manufacturing in Lowell, Michigan.
- Its Orbship fellowship selects talent through portfolios and live project battles, not degrees.
- The company brands itself around resilient communications and autonomous systems, not consumer flying taxis.
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