Entry-Level Propulsion Design Engineer

Astro Mechanica; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program and stock options

Flexible time-off policy

Company-funded team lunches

Job summary

jobr.pro in San Francisco is seeking a candidate to ideate on design trade studies while considering system-level impacts. You'll complete detailed designs and conduct analyses, including hardware tests to verify performance metrics.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems and be proficient in Siemens NX CAD modeling. The role offers a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience with propulsion systems at a club, project, or intern level.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and precision measurement.
• Desire for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ideate on design trade studies while considering system-level impacts.
• Complete detailed design and structural analyses.
• Conduct hardware tests and analyze data.

Skills

Hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems

Proficient in Siemens NX CAD modeling

Understanding of heat transfer and thermodynamics

Flexibility in a fast-paced environment

Attentive to detail

Job description

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.