Lead Mechatronics Engineer - Aerospace Actuation Systems

Astra Core-X; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Astra Core-X in Denver is seeking a talented mechanical design engineer to advance actuation mechanisms and control surfaces for aerospace propulsion systems.

You will design, validate, and integrate mechanical actuation with control algorithms, oversee prototype fabrication, and conduct ground and flight tests to ensure performance and reliability. Security clearance may be required for program work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in design and development of actuation systems, mechanisms, or aerodynamic surfaces—preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software and FEA tools.
• Experience with actuator selection, integration, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize mechanical actuation systems for flight control surfaces.
• Collaborate with guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware with control algorithms.
• Perform structural and dynamic analysis (using FEA and other tools) to verify integrity and performance of control surfaces and mechanisms under operational loads and environments.
• Select appropriate materials, actuators (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic), and sensors for robust, lightweight, and reliable system performance.
• Develop CAD models, detailed drawings, and specifications for manufacturing.
• Oversee prototype fabrication, assembly, and integration of control mechanism hardware.
• Plan and execute ground and flight tests to validate mechanical performance and actuation response.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design improvements throughout development and production.
• Document design decisions, test results, and provide technical reports to project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with military standards, safety, and quality requirements.

Skills

Actuation systems design

Structural/dynamic analysis

Control integration

Hardware troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Astra Core-X in Denver is seeking a talented mechanical design engineer to advance actuation mechanisms and control surfaces for aerospace propulsion systems.

You will design, validate, and integrate mechanical actuation with control algorithms, oversee prototype fabrication, and conduct ground and flight tests to ensure performance and reliability. Security clearance may be required for program work.