Propulsion Design Engineer
About The Position
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. Astro Mechanica is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who can take full ownership of hardware design from concept to production, and has a deep understanding of their impact on surrounding systems. Technical challenges are resolved from first principles. Your work at Astro Mechanica will have a direct impact on the configuration and performance of the Duality™ engine. 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.
Requirements
- 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
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, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
- Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
- Flexible work environment
- Company-funded perks, including weekly team lunches and Astro Mechanica swag
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
