
Colossus Computing develops AI-ready, radiation-tolerant computing hardware and software for satellites, enabling advanced data processing directly in space. Their product line includes GPU and…

Colossus Computing develops AI-ready, radiation-tolerant computing hardware and software for satellites, enabling advanced data processing directly in space. Their product line includes GPU and…
What they do: Space-grade, radiation-tolerant edge computing hardware and Linux-based OS for satellites to run AI/ML and onboard data processing
Key products: GPU platforms (Falcon, Kestrel), FPGA platform (Wasp), networking (Razorback), computational storage (Pelican)
Founded: 2021
HQ: Oakland, California
Known backers / awards: Creative Destruction Lab; NASA; Space Development Agency awards/grants
Onboard satellite computing and space-qualified hardware/software for AI/ML and data processing
2021
Consumer Products
Reported Non-equity Assistance event on Sep 1, 2022; company has received non-dilutive awards including a $1.9M Space Development Agency award and a $1.2M NASA grant (as highlighted by company materials).
“Creative Destruction Lab; NASA; Space Development Agency (non-dilutive awards/grants)”
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About Us:
Colossus is bringing the computer revolution to space. Our goal is to take the last 30+ years of development in terrestrial computing to orbit. Colossus technology enables satellites to operate autonomously, facilitating instant Earth intelligence, satellite servicing, new modes of scientific exploration, and more. We touch every layer of the engineering design, from silicon to software to build solutions for the harsh environment of space.
About This Role:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of mechanical and thermal designs at Colossus. You will design new enclosures for our flight and development units and their test fixtures, perform or supervise thermal simulation, write test plans and other documentation, and execute those tests with our team. You will work with the rest of the team to determine the product roadmap and technical requirements, and execute the design. Working alongside you will be multiple electrical engineers, our manufacturing and test engineer, and even our software engineering team. This is a full-time position.
While Colossus is a remote-first company, this position will require significant in-person work at Colossus’ headquarters in Oakland, CA. We trust our team members to work in the location that suits them best. This might mean that you spend weeks working remotely doing design work or documentation, followed by weeks of working from the office in the lab and running tests. Some folks prefer to work from an office full time, and we support that as well.
* Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, people from underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Colossus, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.
Responsibilities:
Experience We’re Looking For:
Life at Colossus:
We are curious. We’re the kids who took apart appliances on the kitchen table. We have to understand how everything works. If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in. Let’s try to have a little fun along the way, too.
Some of our benefits include:
We have standardized compensation across all roles and locations. Everyone makes $160,000 USD, with regular updates and bonuses tied to the company’s success.
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