Flight-Ready Fluid Systems Engineer

Astro Mechanica CORP.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Mechanica CORP. is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer (Fluid Systems) to own the design, integration, and maturation of critical vehicle fluid systems.

You will lead end-to-end development from concept through flight test, collaborating with propulsion, structures, avionics, and manufacturing to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions. Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years of experience, a strong foundation in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, and hands-on hardware experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field required.
• 2–5+ years designing or testing fluid or mechanical systems is preferred.
• Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics; system-level thinking essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of one or more vehicle fluid systems (fuel, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, thermal).
• Perform trade studies and first-order analyses (pressure drop, flow sizing, transient behavior).
• Design and integrate pumps, valves, accumulators, heat exchangers, plumbing, and sensors for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with propulsion, structures, avionics, controls, and manufacturing teams for seamless integration.
• Work with suppliers to specify, select, and qualify off-the-shelf or custom components.
• Assist in developing test plans and participate in validation and verification activities.
• Provide hands-on support during prototyping, vehicle builds, ground testing, and flight test campaigns.
• Lead technical reviews and contribute to safety analyses and documentation.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

System-level thinking

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

NX

CATIA V5

SolidWorks

Job description

Astro Mechanica CORP. is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer (Fluid Systems) to own the design, integration, and maturation of critical vehicle fluid systems.

You will lead end-to-end development from concept through flight test, collaborating with propulsion, structures, avionics, and manufacturing to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions. Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years of experience, a strong foundation in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, and hands-on hardware experience with