Combustion Propulsion Engineer – Autonomous Aircraft

Booster; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Free catered lunch

Job summary

Booster in Alameda, California is seeking a Propulsion Mechanical Engineer passionate about combustion engines. The role involves design responsibilities, analysis, and hands-on prototyping, bridging airframe design and propulsion integration.

Candidates with 1–4+ years in mechanical design, experience with combustion engines, and proficiency in CAD are preferred. The position offers a salary range of $101,000 – $142,000, along with benefits including health insurance and equity options.

Qualifications

• 1–4+ years of professional experience in mechanical design, ideally in aerospace.
• Strong background with combustion engines, understanding power and thermal implications.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and basic fluid dynamics calculations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical components from definition to production.
• Design mounts and cooling systems ensuring performance targets.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and testing teams to solve hardware issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

Combustion engines

CAD proficiency

FEA/CFD analysis

Hands-on assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC machining

Job description

Booster in Alameda, California is seeking a Propulsion Mechanical Engineer passionate about combustion engines. The role involves design responsibilities, analysis, and hands-on prototyping, bridging airframe design and propulsion integration.

Candidates with 1–4+ years in mechanical design, experience with combustion engines, and proficiency in CAD are preferred. The position offers a salary range of $101,000 – $142,000, along with benefits including health insurance and equity options.