Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.
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 looking for a Test Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who designs, fabricates, operates, and improves the test infrastructure supporting our innovative jet engine and subsystems. Your work at Astro Mechanica will keep test operations running smoothly, while constantly expanding and improving test capabilities. You will work closely with your peers to execute projects to a high level of quality.
In this role, your mission will be to create and operate test infrastructure for hardware research and development. You will have firsthand responsibility that every new design is rigorously tested to ensure quality and performance metrics are met prior to aircraft integration and before leaving the ground. You embody the test-like-you-fly philosophy.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware to enable new test capabilities
Conduct analyses for appropriate fluid system component performance
Develop detailed test plans, instrumentation schemes, and data collection methods to capture high-fidelity, decision-driving data
Document work (P&ID, electrical schematics, test procedures) while collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure stand requirements are met
Work closely with propulsion design engineers to validate models, characterize performance, and inform design iterations
Conduct hardware testing and analyze results to verify requirements, identify discrepancies, and determine corrective actions
Create and implement test strategies to validate and activate your test stand designs
Implement safety best practices through engineering controls
2+ years hands-on experience with propulsion, fluidic, or mechanical systems, including hardware testing and analysis
Experience with hazardous environments (flammables, high voltage, pressurized systems) and safety mitigations
Knowledge of fluid systems hardware and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, load cells, relays, solenoids, pneumatics)
Ability to analyze and interpret test data, and correlate results with analytical models or simulations
Familiarity with CAD and ability to design simple test hardware, fixtures, or modifications
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
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
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.
Skills Required
- 2+ years hands-on experience with propulsion, fluidic, or mechanical systems
- Experience with hazardous environments
- Knowledge of fluid systems hardware and instrumentation
- Ability to analyze and interpret test data
- Familiarity with CAD to design test hardware
What We Do
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company focused on innovating supersonic aircraft technology, developing next-generation flight systems, engines, and airframes for the new age of aerospace.
