Entry-Level Propulsion Design Engineer
About The Position
Astro Mechanica is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of hardware design from concept to production, with a deep understanding of their impact on surrounding systems. Technical challenges will be resolved from first principles. The role will have a direct impact on the configuration and performance of the Duality™ engine. The mission is to design, analyze, and validate critical propulsion systems from early prototype through flight qualification, vehicle integration, and aircraft flight, embodying the test-like-you-fly philosophy.
Requirements
- Club, project, or intern-level hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems, propulsion systems
- Proficient in solid, surface, and sheet metal CAD modeling (Siemens NX)
- Exposure to manufacturing processes, precision measurement and GD&T
- Understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and turbomachinery
- Exposure to data acquisition, instrumentation, and power electronics
- Desire for continuous improvement
- Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment
- Attentive to detail and maintain a high level of quality in all work
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) program
- Transparent stock option plan
- Self-managed and flexible time-off policy
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
- Flexible work environment
- Company-funded perks, including weekly team lunches and Astro Mechanica swag
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
