Senior Mechanical Engineer — Propulsion & Flight Hardware

Astro Mechanica; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program with stock options

Flexible time-off policy

Weekly team lunches

Company swag

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to take full ownership of hardware design from concept to production, focusing on innovative jet engine development. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and expertise in fluidic and mechanical systems, as well as proficiency in CAD modeling using Siemens NX. This role includes responsibilities like conducting hardware tests and collaborating on design trade studies, aiming for high standards of quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in solid, surface, and sheet metal CAD modeling (Siemens NX).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, precision measurement and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Ideate on design trade studies considering system-level impacts.
• Conduct hardware tests and analyze data to verify requirements.

Skills

Fluidic systems

Mechanical systems

Propulsion systems

CAD modeling (Siemens NX)

Manufacturing processes

Thermodynamics

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

A leading aerospace company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to take full ownership of hardware design from concept to production, focusing on innovative jet engine development. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and expertise in fluidic and mechanical systems, as well as proficiency in CAD modeling using Siemens NX. This role includes responsibilities like conducting hardware tests and collaborating on design trade studies, aiming for high standards of quality and innovation.