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Senior Structures Design Engineer

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astro-mechanica logoAstro-mechanica · San Francisco
$160K–$200K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
CADMentoringMoveSolidWorks
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About the role

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies-which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system-with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government. We're a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We're generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and analysis of composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft
  • Support structural layout and configuration development with guidance from senior engineers
  • Perform CAD modeling, drawings, and basic structural analysis (hand calcs and FEA)
  • Assist with trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (aero, propulsion, manufacturing, test) to define and support structural requirements
  • Participate in design reviews, manufacturing support, and testing activities
  • Document work clearly and maintain configuration control of designs and models
  • Learn from senior engineers and steadily grow technical depth and autonomy

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in structural design and analysis
  • Familiarity with composite and metallic materials, structural design principles, and manufacturing processes
  • Hands-on proficiency in CAD (e.g. NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
  • Exposure to structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEA tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
  • Enthusiasm for mentoring junior engineers while continuing to grow your own knowledge base

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) program and transparent stock option planSelf-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick timeFlexible work environmentADDITIONAL INFORMATION:At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options

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