Aerospace Mechanical Systems Designer - Flight Hardware

Industrious Ventures; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) + stock options

Flexible time-off policy

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Astro Mechanica is seeking a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to own hardware design from concept through production, impacting the demonstrator aircraft.

You will shepherd airframe integration, perform analyses, and coordinate with propulsion, structures, and manufacturing. The role requires hands-on fabrication/assembly experience and a bias for rigorous engineering under a fast-moving schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Proven experience in mechanical hardware design from concept to production.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and GD&T.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools for routing and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade studies and first-order analyses to inform component design.
• Develop detailed component designs and drawings; validate with analyses.
• Collaborate with propulsion, structures, avionics, controls, and manufacturing teams.
• Specify, select, and qualify off-the-shelf or custom components with suppliers.
• Develop hardware test plans and analyze data to verify performance.
• Provide hands-on support during prototyping, builds, tests, and flight campaigns.
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to safety analyses.

Skills

Trade studies & analyses

3D CAD (NX/CATIA/SolidWorks)

Thermal/structural/fluids analysis

Fabrication & hardware testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

GD&T knowledge

Adaptability in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Astro Mechanica is seeking a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to own hardware design from concept through production, impacting the demonstrator aircraft.

You will shepherd airframe integration, perform analyses, and coordinate with propulsion, structures, and manufacturing. The role requires hands-on fabrication/assembly experience and a bias for rigorous engineering under a fast-moving schedule.