Entry-Level Propulsion Design Engineer

Entry-Level Propulsion Design Engineer Astro Mechanica San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $115,000 - $145,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Stock options Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Rapid prototyping Thermal analysis Fluid dynamics Precision measuring instruments Performance testing in mechanical engineering Procedural guides Aerospace design Tooling design GD&T Aerospace engineering 3D modeling for product design Assembly Continuous improvement Solid modeling technique Design engineering Prototype creation Propulsion systems Engine design NX Sheet metal Hardware diagnostics Mechanical product validation projects Prototypes Project stakeholder communication Entry level Engineering validation Full Job Description

ABOUT US

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.

WHO WE ARE

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.

WHO YOU ARE

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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

PERKS AND 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

ADDITIONAL 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.

Compensation Range:

$115K - $145K