Senior Propulsion Combustion Engineer - Lead Prototyping

Astromecha; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program and stock option plan

Flexible time-off policy

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Astromecha in San Francisco seeks a Senior Propulsion Engineer specializing in combustion systems. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of hands-on experience in designing combustion devices and a strong background in engineering principles.

The role involves leading system-level trades, conducting hardware tests, and ensuring design reliability. Attractive benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a flexible time-off policy, and a supportive work environment focused on collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands‑on experience designing combustion devices for propulsion.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid behavior.
• Experience with data acquisition and test instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual trades for novel combustors considering system-level impacts.
• Complete detailed designs with structural, thermal, and fluid analyses.
• Conduct hardware tests and analyze data to verify requirements.

Skills

Designing combustion devices

CAD modeling (Siemens NX)

Thermodynamics

Prototype assembly

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Astromecha in San Francisco seeks a Senior Propulsion Engineer specializing in combustion systems. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of hands-on experience in designing combustion devices and a strong background in engineering principles.

The role involves leading system-level trades, conducting hardware tests, and ensuring design reliability. Attractive benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a flexible time-off policy, and a supportive work environment focused on collaboration.