Jobs at Astro Mechanica

Design and deliver mechanical and fluid system components from concept through production and flight. Perform trade studies, detailed CAD designs, and structural/thermal/fluid analyses. Collaborate with propulsion, structures, avionics, controls, and manufacturing teams, work with suppliers, develop and run hardware test plans, support prototyping, vehicle builds, ground and flight testing, and participate in technical reviews and safety/hazard analyses.

Design and analyze composite and metallic structures for aircraft, perform CAD modeling, support structural layout and collaborate with teams across disciplines.

Lead the rotordynamic analysis of turbomachinery systems, manage critical speed predictions, and collaborate on mechanical and thermal management, ensuring precision in both testing and production.

Execute tactical procurement for prototyping, testing, propulsion, and manufacturing teams: source parts, manage RFQs/POs, track deliveries, drive supplier schedules, vet vendors, and mitigate supply chain risks while partnering with engineering and manufacturing.

Design, analyze, build, and test high-speed power transmission systems (geartrains, shafts, bearings, lubrication) for turboelectric propulsion. Perform gear calculations, rotordynamic and NVH analysis, define and run qualification tests, instrument hardware, anchor simulations to test data, and collaborate with propulsion, aircraft, and test teams to validate performance.

The Senior Test Engineer designs and operates complex mechanical and electrical systems for testing jet engines, ensuring quality and performance metrics are met and improving test capabilities.

Designs and operates test infrastructure for propulsion and fluid systems, conducts analyses and testing, documents processes, and ensures quality performance metrics are met.

As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will develop reliable autonomous software systems, manage software development processes, and collaborate with engineering teams on aircraft systems.

As a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer, you'll model thermal/fluid networks for turboelectric jet engines, design hardware, analyze data, and collaborate among teams.

Lead rotordynamic analysis for turbomachinery systems, define test campaigns, develop computational models, and ensure high-precision manufacturing processes.

Develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control systems for autonomous aircraft, focusing on simulation, control design, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The Senior Aerodynamics Engineer will design and analyze aircraft aerodynamics, conduct CFD analysis, develop optimization techniques, and lead cross-functional teams.

Develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control systems for aerospace products, including simulation models and control designs, while collaborating across disciplines and supporting tests.

The Flight Software Engineer will design and implement flight software, collaborate with engineers, and debug issues in a dynamic aerospace environment.

The Senior Propulsion Design Engineer will oversee hardware design for propulsion systems, conduct analyses, build prototypes, perform tests, and resolve issues to ensure optimal engine performance.

As a Senior Propulsion Engineer, you will lead design efforts for combustion devices, conduct analysis and testing, and implement advanced materials and techniques.

As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer, you will create test plans, analyze data, and ensure the performance of turbine engines, while managing hardware testing and improvement initiatives.

As Director of Marketing, you will develop Astro Mechanica's brand identity and marketing strategies, lead creative campaigns, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Lead the manufacturing function at Astro Mechanica, overseeing strategy, high-mix low-volume prototyping, and team leadership to align design, cost, and schedule.

Design and validate propulsion systems for supersonic travel. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, conducting tests, and ensuring hardware performance.