Astro Mechanica
Entry-Level Propulsion Design Engineer
About this role
Astro Mechanica seeks an entry-level propulsion engineer to design and validate critical engine systems for supersonic aircraft, from prototype through flight qualification. You'll take ownership of hardware development while collaborating across disciplines to advance their proprietary Duality™ dual-use propulsion technology.
What you'll do
- Conduct design trade studies while evaluating system-level impacts
- Perform detailed design with structural, thermal, and fluid analyses
- Build prototypes, design tooling, and establish manufacturing work instructions
- Execute hardware testing and analyze data to verify performance requirements
- Diagnose technical problems and determine corrective actions
- Present design reviews and gather stakeholder feedback
What they're looking for
- CAD modeling (Siemens NX) - solid, surface, and sheet metal
- Propulsion and fluidic/mechanical systems experience
- Heat transfer and thermodynamics fundamentals
- Manufacturing processes and GD&T knowledge
- Data acquisition and instrumentation
- Problem-solving from first principles
- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA options
- 401(k) program and stock options
- Flexible time-off policy
- Flexible work environment
- Weekly team lunches and company swag
- Full-time in-office role in San Francisco
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Astro Mechanica
Astro Mechanica develops advanced supersonic aircraft as a vertically integrated aerospace startup. The company is hiring flight software engineers, mechanical integration engineers, avionics engineers, GNC engineers, and software engineers to build control systems, propulsion avionics, design optimization tools, and systems that span structures, propulsion, and flight sciences.
View all jobs at Astro MechanicaLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a propulsion or fluidic system project you worked on—what was your hands-on contribution from design through testing?
- Describe your experience with CAD modeling in Siemens NX. What types of parts have you modeled (solid, surface, sheet metal), and how have you validated them?