Senior Propulsion Design Engineer - Mechanical

USA Tech Recruit; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Propulsion Design Engineer. The candidate will lead design, analysis, and validation of propulsion systems. The role requires 10+ years of experience with fluidic and mechanical systems, and expertise in CAD modeling. A competitive salary of $130k - $185k plus equity is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a hands-on role with fluidic and mechanical systems.
• Proven track record of hardware design from concept to production.
• Deep expertise in CAD modeling and drawing generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, and validation of propulsion systems.
• Conduct design trade studies and solve technical challenges.
• Support designs with structural, thermal, and fluid analyses.
• Lead design reviews with agile team feedback.
• Assemble prototypes and create work instructions.
• Conduct hardware testing and analyze performance data.
• Diagnose hardware problems and determine corrective actions.

Skills

CAD modeling (Siemens NX)

Fluidic and mechanical systems expertise

GD&T

Engineering design ownership

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Propulsion Design Engineer - Mechanical (On-site in San Francisco)

Salary: $130k - $185k + equity

A rapidly growing, innovative aerospace company is seeking a Propulsion Design Engineer to join the team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, analyzing, and validating critical fluidic and mechanical systems for aerospace propulsion hardware. Your work will have a direct and significant impact on the configuration and performance of a new generation of aerospace engines.

About The Company

This company is at the forefront of reinventing supersonic aircraft, starting with its revolutionary engine technology. They are developing the world’s first turboelectric adaptive jet engine, designed for efficiency across all speeds, with the potential to transform both national security and commercial aviation. They operate with a flat organizational structure, fostering a pragmatic and competent workplace culture that prioritizes building world-changing technology at a rapid pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed design, analysis, and validation of propulsion systems from early prototypes to flight-qualified hardware.
• Conduct design trade studies, considering system-level impacts and ensuring technical challenges are solved from first principles.
• Support designs with structural, thermal, and fluid analyses.
• Present and lead design reviews, soliciting feedback from a small, agile team of experts.
• Get hands-on by assembling prototypes, designing complementary tooling, and creating work instructions.
• Conduct hardware testing, analyze performance data, and verify system requirements.
• Efficiently diagnose hardware problems and determine corrective actions.

Key Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a hands-on role with fluidic and mechanical systems, specifically in propulsion or aerospace hardware.
• A proven track record of taking full ownership of hardware design from concept through to production.
• Deep expertise in CAD modeling (Siemens NX), GD&T, and drawing generation.
• A "test-like-you-fly" philosophy and a pragmatic, competent approach to building world-changing technology.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, flat organizational structure.

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