Mid-Career Turbomachinery Propulsion Engineer

Mach-Industries; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Equity participation

Job summary

Mach Industries is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers for Mach Propulsion to develop a high-performance small turbine engine from the ground up. Candidates should have propulsion or rotating machinery experience and be ready to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

The role emphasizes design and development, lifecycle ownership, and close collaboration with fabrication, machining, test, and engineering teams to deliver components on time.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of mechanical engineering experience in propulsion, powertrain, or mechanical assemblies involving high-speed rotating hardware.
• Proficient in Siemens NX and familiar with PLM tools like Teamcenter.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 for tolerance control and manufacturability.
• Strong base in structures, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with prototyping and testing; comfortable in lab and shop environments.

Responsibilities

• Design turbojet engine components and subsystems using Siemens NX, leveraging tools such as CAD, CFD, and FEA.
• Produce 3D models and 2D drawings optimized for manufacturing and performance.
• Participate in concept generation, trade studies, prototyping, testing, and iteration.

Skills

Propulsion design

Rotating machinery

CAD/CFD/FEA

Lab testing

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

PLM tools

Job description

Mach Industries is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers for Mach Propulsion to develop a high-performance small turbine engine from the ground up. Candidates should have propulsion or rotating machinery experience and be ready to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

The role emphasizes design and development, lifecycle ownership, and close collaboration with fabrication, machining, test, and engineering teams to deliver components on time.