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Propulsion Design Engineer

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astro-mechanica logoAstro-mechanica · San Francisco
$125K–$185K/yrFull-timeOn-site2mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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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

  • Ideate on design trade studies while considering system-level impacts
  • Complete detailed design and support with structural, thermal, fluid analyses
  • Present design reviews and solicit feedback from stakeholders
  • Assemble prototypes firsthand, design complementary tooling, establish work instructions
  • Conduct hardware test and analyze data to verify requirements and performance metrics
  • Diagnose hardware problems efficiently and determine corrective actions

Requirements

  • In this role, your mission will be to design, analyze, and validate critical propulsion systems from early prototype through flight qualification, vehicle integration, and aircraft flight. You embody the test-like-you-fly philosophy.
  • 2+ years hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems, propulsion systems
  • Proficient in solid, surface, and sheet metal CAD modeling (Siemens NX)
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, precision measurement and GD&T
  • Understanding of propulsion systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and turbomachinery
  • Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, and power electronics
  • Takes initiative for continuous improvement (not just completing assigned tasks)
  • Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment
  • Attentive to detail and maintain a high level of quality in all work

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 environmentCompany-funded perks, including weekly team lunches and Astro Mechanica swagADDITIONAL 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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