Astro Mechanica
Propulsion Design Engineer
About this role
Astro Mechanica seeks a Propulsion Design Engineer to develop and validate critical propulsion systems for their Duality™ dual-use engine, from concept through flight qualification. You'll own hardware design end-to-end, conducting analyses, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze propulsion systems with structural, thermal, and fluid analysis support
- Conduct design trade studies while evaluating system-level impacts
- Build prototypes, design tooling, and establish manufacturing work instructions
- Lead design reviews and gather stakeholder feedback
- Execute hardware testing, collect data, and verify performance against requirements
- Diagnose failures and implement corrective actions
What they're looking for
- Propulsion systems design and turbomachinery
- Solid modeling and CAD (Siemens NX preferred)
- Thermodynamics and heat transfer
- Manufacturing processes and GD&T
- Data acquisition and instrumentation
- Mechanical and fluidic systems engineering
- Problem-solving from first principles
- Precision measurement techniques
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA
- 401(k) and stock options
- Flexible paid time off and sick leave
- Flexible work environment (5 days on-site)
- Weekly team lunches and company swag
- Opportunity to impact supersonic aerospace technology
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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 design you owned end-to-end, from concept to testing. What trade-offs did you make and how did you validate your decisions?
- Describe your experience with Siemens NX or similar CAD software. Have you modeled complex assemblies with sheet metal or structural components for manufacturing?